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Early P-51D model Mustang E9-K serial no. 44-13391 nicknamed 'Vi' of Major Joseph J. Kruzel of the 376th Fighter Squadron. D-Day period, Bottisham, Cambridgeshire. Museum object reference no. BAM_0378

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Aircraft

P-51 Mustangs, including (E9-S, serial number 42-106707) nicknamed "Sleepytime Gal", (B7-E, serial number 42-106839) nicknamed "Bald Eagle III" and (E9-K) nicknamed "Vi" opf the 361st Fighter Group line up for take off on D-Day at Bottisham. Written on slide casing: '361 FG, 6/6/44 At Bottisham.'

44-13391

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Lone Star Lady Vi
  • Unit: 339th Fighter Group 361st Fighter Group 376th Fighter Squadron 505th Fighter Squadron

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Information provided by Bottisham Airfield Museum

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