2nd Scouting Force

Squadron
Lieutenant-Colonel John A. Brooks III of the 2nd Scouting Force takes eye drops in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang (YF-X, serial number 44-14309) nicknamed "Calamity Jane (Punkin)". Written on slide casing: 'John A Brooks III, 1945. Taking eye drops.' media-388329.jpg FRE 6062 Lieutenant-Colonel John A. Brooks III of the 2nd Scouting Force takes eye drops in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang (YF-X, serial number 44-14309) nicknamed "Calamity Jane (Punkin)". Written on slide casing: 'John A Brooks III, 1945. Taking eye drops.' Roger Freeman Collection

Associated to John A Brooks III based on information in the Biography section of his page.

Object Number - FRE 6062 - Lieutenant-Colonel John A. Brooks III of the 2nd Scouting Force takes eye drops in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang (YF-X, serial number 44-14309)...

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People

Lieutenant-Colonel Frank L. Elliott of the 355th Fighter Group checks the board for tomorrow's orders. Image stamped: 'passed for publication by SHAEF 11 April 1945, Photo Number: 405482.' Printed caption on reverse: 'USSTAF Foto Eugene L Kammerman # 14. Looking at teletyped order from headquaters to see what the next day's work will be is Lt. Col. Frank L. Elliott'

Frank Elliot

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 355th Fighter Group 2nd Scouting Force

Frank B Elliott

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 2nd Scouting Force 787th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-403886
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Squadron Commander - Pilot - Pilot

Hoit D Frierson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 355th Fighter Group 2nd Scouting Force

John A Gerber

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 2nd Scouting Force 62nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-716100
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant

Charles W Getz

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 2nd Scouting Force
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant

Aircraft

44-64081

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: The Body's Bastard
  • Unit: 2nd Scouting Force

44-72844

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Unit: 2nd Scouting Force

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Sources

Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

2nd Scouting Force: Gallery (25 items)

Object number: UPL 7267 - P-51D 44-63219 OS-Y "FNoodle" LTCOL Frank Elliott...