UPL 25211
IMAGEA P-51 Mustang (QI-B, serial number 44-15080) nicknamed "Carolyn's Vergeltungswaffe" of the 356th Fighter Group, flown by Captain Amos H Bomberger II. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Dec 1944. QI-B on hardstand (PSP) at Martlesham Heath in midst of having red stripe painted on solid blue spinner. Name had not been applied yet. 110 gal resin impregnated cardboard tanks. Note incompletetly striped area on bottom of spinner, I was using a brush instead of a spray gun used on the rest of the paint job. A Hess Bomberger (pilot).' FRE 13461
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 356th Fighter Group 361st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13086825 / O-770088
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Carolyn's Vergeltungswaffe Miassis Dragon
- Unit: 356th Fighter Group 361st Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield