FRE 3162
IMAGELeonard K. "Kit" Carson signals to Lieutenant Colonel A. Evans of the 363rd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group inside a P-51 Mustang (B6-B) before take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt. Col. A. Evans in Joe Cannon's B6-B; Carson is flag officer.' On reverse: Merle Olmsted Collection [Stamp].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 362nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18071288 / O-742962
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot ; Squadron Commander
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Little Joe
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron