UPL 12884
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Lt. Col. Claiborne H Kinnard, 355th FG Headquarters. P-51D 44-73144 WR-A “Man o’ War”. Identity of sergeant on wing is unknown.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Headquarters
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 355th Fighter Group 356th Fighter Group 354th Fighter Squadron 360th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (355th Fighter Group) Headquarters (4th Fighter Group) Headquarters (65th Fighter Wing)
- Service Numbers: O-383753
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot / Commanding Officer
Aircraft
![P-51 Mustangs (WR-A, serial number 44-73144) nicknamed "Man O' War" flown by Lieutenant-Colonel Claiborn H. "Zoot" Kinnard Jr, and (WR-F) flown by Lieutenant-Colonel Gordon M. "Gordy" or "Ace" Graham of the 354th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group , 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'A/C markings 355FG. WR - 354 F.S., 355 F.G., 8th Air Force. CC's A/C 1945. Kinnard WR-A, Graham WR-F 415.' On reverse: Robert E. Kohnert [Stamp].](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-400832.jpg.webp?itok=8cBKv3Bf)
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Man O War
- Unit: 355th Fighter Group 354th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (355th Fighter Group)
Locations
![P-51 Mustangs of the 355th Fighter Group break formation, ready for landing, over the ground support vehicles and control tower of Steeple Morden Airfield. Image signed on reverse with the approval of station censor. Handwritten caption on reverse: '355 FG Steeple Morden, Control Tower, read crew + P41 [sic] group peeling off for landing.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377141.jpg.webp?itok=zxxvSLfB)
- Site type: Airfield