UPL 15394
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18 March 1945. 1st Lt Pierce McKennon tries to answer questions immediately after returning from a frenetic mission. Original caption by Frank Speer says: "This is the only known photograph of McKennon and Green exiting the cockpit they shared during the daring rescue of McKennon from Germany. The action photo as taken by Chuck Konsler upon their landing. This was actual, not a reenactment."
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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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885562
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot / Squadron Commander
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
Revisions
Date:
ContributorWD-C Mustang
ChangesChanges to caption
Sources
"The Debden Warbirds" by Frank Speer (page #212)
Date:
Contributorapollo11
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations and place associations
Sources
Personal research & 4th Fighter Group 'Debden Eagles' by Chris Bucholtz.