FRE 3115

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Don Bochkay a pilot of the 357th Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang, March 1944. Passed for publication 12 Mar 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '8/3/44 C. Don Bochkay. 357FG.' Press caption removed from reverse. On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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Clarence "Bud" Anderson a pilot of the 357th Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang, March 1944.

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Captain Clarence E. Jr. "Bud" Anderson, ace of the 357th Fighter Group, sits on the wing of his P-51 Mustang (B6-S, serial number 43-12315) nicknamed "Old Crow". Image signed on reverse by Anderson. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Major C E Anderson ace 357 FG. A/c name 'Old Crow'.

Clarence Emil Anderson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters (357th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-730324
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Date: 5 Nov 2022 07:39:47
ContributorEmily
ChangesChanges to caption and person associations
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Associated Press wrongly identified photo as Don Bochkay in 1944. Bud Anderson is wrongly identified as Bud Anderson in FRE 3102

Date: 5 Nov 2022 07:39:47
ContributorAl_Skiff
ChangesChanges to unit associations and person associations
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Roger Freeman Photo.

Date: 2 Feb 2015 09:59:59
ContributorAAM
ChangesAAM ingest
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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection