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Lt Col. Don Blakeslee was just 25 when he was given command of the 4th Fighter Group. One of his first acts was to begin a behind-the-scenes campaign to get his group equipped with Mustangs.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron 336th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (4th Fighter Group) No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885264
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot, Commanding Officer
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
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Contributorapollo11
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations and place associations
Sources
Personal research & 4th Fighter Group 'Debden Eagles' by Chris Bucholtz.