UPL 17879

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'The Bottisham Four', 26th July 1944, Cambridgeshire. Taken by the 8th Fighter Command on a B-17 of the 91th Bomb Group, Bassingborne. Formation leader Col. Thomas J.J. Christian Jr. Group Commander with his P-51D Mustang E2-C serial no. 44-13410 'Lou IV' named for his daughter. Second plane E2-S serial no. 44-13926 flown by Lt. Urban L. Drew. Third plane E2-A serial no. 44-13568 nicknamed 'Sky Bouncer'. Fourth plane is an early model P-51B E2-H serial no. 42-106811 nicknamed 'Suzy G' flown by Lt. Francis Glankler. This formation was photographed many times. Museum object reference no. BAM_0016

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 361st Fighter Group 375th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (361st Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-21782
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot / Commanding Officer 361st

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ContributorK Flynn
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Information provided by Bottisham Airfield Museum