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A 434th Fighter Squadron, 479th Fighter Group P-51 Mustang (L2-W) nicknamed "Scat VII" after the end of the war. Handwritten on slide casing: '479th F.G.'
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A 434th Fighter Squadron, 479th Fighter Group P-51 Mustang (L2-W) nicknamed "Scat VII" after the end of the war. Handwritten on slide casing: '479th F.G.' The photo depicts a post-war reconstructed "Warbird" in private ownership. This is obvious from the shape of the canopy which has been extended to include a second seat behind the pilot and the propeller which is a post war type. It is only a representation of Robin Olds' Scat VII..

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Major General W E Lynd awards the Distinguished Service Medal to Major Robin Olds of the 479th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Medals + trophies- 2nd Lt Robin Olds. Presentation, Distinguished Service Medal to 2nd Lt Robin Olds for Maj Gen Robert Olds by Maj Gen WE Lynd.

Robin Olds

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 479th Fighter Group 434th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-26046
  • Highest Rank: Brigadier General
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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ContributorPyker
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Updated caption to show that it is not an original wartime 8th Air Force Mustang.

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ContributorEmily
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Associated Robin Olds

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ContributorAAM
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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection