UPL 18624

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Memorial to Col. Thomas J. J. Christian, 361st Fighter Group Commander, Boisleux au Mont, France. It was around this area Christian's P-51 Mustang crashed 12th Aug. 1944. Museum object reference no. BAM_0539

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Thomas Jonathan Jackson Christian

  • 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

Aircraft

P-51 Mustangs (E2-C, serial number 44-13410) nicknamed "Lou IV (Athelene)", (E2-A, serial number 44-13568) nicknamed "Sky Bouncer", (E2-S, serial number 44-13926) and (E2-H, serial number 42-106811) nicknamed "Suzie G" of the 361st Fighter Group fly in formation above the clouds.

44-13410

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Lou iv / athelene
  • Unit: 361st Fighter Group Headquarters (361st Fighter Group)

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Information provided by Bottisham Airfield Museum