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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Thomas F Truel

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 355th Fighter Group 446th Bomb Group 2nd Scouting Force 354th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (446th Bomb Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-819218
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

John L Weber

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

Robert V Whitlow

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 2nd Scouting Force
  • Service Numbers: O-025783
  • Highest Rank: Major

Robert V Whitlow

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 355th Fighter Group 2nd Scouting Force
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Radio mechanic Staff Sergeant Raymond Winterstein and crew chief Staff Sergeant Jeff Cadwell report to the pilot First Lieutenant John Wilkins on the condition of a 355th Fighter Group P-47 Thunderbolt. Image stamped on reverse: 'SHAEF Passed for publication 11 April 1945, photo number 405476' Printed caption on reverse: 'USSTAF FOTO BY SGT. EUGENE KAMMERMAN, # 6. Acting as cover for the observers, 1st Lt John K Wilkins Jr, from 1024 Chelton Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa., destroyed a twin-engined Me-262 jet-prope

John K Wilkins

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 355th Fighter Group 479th Fighter Group 2nd Scouting Force 436th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (355th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-822313
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant

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

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