UPL 21449
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Captains Don Gentile (336th FS) and Duane Beeson (334th FS) both admiring something that Beeson is holding in his hand. Both were locked in one of the most famous 'scoring duels' until Beeson was shot down and became a POW. Both remain top aces of the 4th Fighter Group.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885184
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
- 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
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