John J Simpson

Military
44-14785 HO-B UPL 85022 UPL 85022 P-51D 44-14785 HO-B Channel Belle 2nd of Capt. Robert K Butler. This P-51 was named Grace - Helen on the starboard side by its crew chief S/Sgt. John J Simpson. 352nd Fighter Group collection

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352nd Fighter Group 487th Fighter Squadron 44-14785 Bodney John J Simpson Robert K Butler On

Object Number - UPL 85022 - P-51D 44-14785 HO-B Channel Belle 2nd of Capt. Robert K Butler. This P-51 was named Grace - Helen on the starboard side by its crew chief S/Sgt. John...

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44-14785 HO-B

44-14785

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Channel Belle 2nd
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 487th Fighter Squadron

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Aerial photograph of Bodney airfield, looking south east, the barrack sites are in the top centre of the image, 8 June 1945. Photograph taken by No. 542 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/369. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Bodney

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Royal Air Force Bodney

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John J Simpson: Gallery (3 items)

44-14785 HO-B

Object number: UPL 85022 - P-51D 44-14785 HO-B Channel Belle 2nd of Capt...

P-51D 44-14785 HO-B

Object number: UPL 85033 - Capt. Robert K Butler on the wing of his P-51D 44...

John Simpson with 44-14785 HO-B

Object number: UPL 85044 - Crew Chief S/Sgt. John J Simpson sits next to the...