UPL 20772
IMAGE"Shangri-La" comes to life. P-51B VF-T 43-6913 of the 336th Ftr Sq, 4th FG warms up on the ramp at Debden. - Capt. Gentile (in cockpit) warming up motor seconds before actual take-off on April 8th, 1944 Ground crew members wave him off. On his return, Gentile jumped his score from 27 to 30. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A06016-50769AC.
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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 336th Fighter Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885109
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Shangri-La
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield