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The wreckage of Major Gentile's P-51 Mustang "Shangri-La" after his ill-fated 'buzz' of Debden Airfield in front of the cameras. 336th Squadron, 4th Fighter Group.

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A pilot, Domenic "Don" Gentile, of the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group - Debden with his P-51 Mustang, nicknamed "Shangri-La"

Dominic Salvatore Gentile

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885109
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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43-6913

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Shangri-La
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron

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Contributorapollo11
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Personal research & 'Eghty-One Aces of the 4th Fighter Group' by Frank Speer.

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Added location based on caption
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Contributorapollo11
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'Eighty-One Aces of the 4th Fighter Group' by Frank Speer.