FRE 3162

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Leonard 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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People

Leonard K. "Kit" Carson, of the 357th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Leonard K. Carson.'
  • 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

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection