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A P-51 Mustang (D7-D) nicknamed "Bengal Lancer" of the 503rd Fighter Squadron, 339th Fighter Group prepares for take off in snow at Fowlmere, 16 January 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: '503 Sqdn. 339 G.' Printed caption on reverse: 'B-60012 AC - North American P-51 Mustang "Bengal Lancer" warming up in the snow on an England airbase. 16 January 1945. U.S. Air Force Photo.' On reverse: R.C. Jones [Stamp].

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A P-51 Mustang (D7-D) nicknamed "Bengal Lancer" of the 503rd Fighter Squadron, 339th Fighter Group prepares for take off in snow at Fowlmere, 16 January 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: '503 Sqdn. 339 G.' Printed caption on reverse: 'B-60012 AC - North American P-51 Mustang "Bengal Lancer" warming up in the snow on an England airbase. 16 January 1945. U.S. Air Force Photo.' On reverse: R.C. Jones [Stamp].
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 339th Fighter Group 503rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-817124
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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A P-51 Mustang (D7-D) nicknamed "Bengal Lancer" of the 503rd Fighter Squadron, 339th Fighter Group prepares for take off in snow at Fowlmere, 16 January 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: '503 Sqdn. 339 G.' Printed caption on reverse: 'B-60012 AC - North American P-51 Mustang "Bengal Lancer" warming up in the snow on an England airbase. 16 January 1945. U.S. Air Force Photo.' On reverse: R.C. Jones [Stamp].
  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: The Bengal Lancer
  • Unit: 339th Fighter Group 503rd Fighter Squadron

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection