UPL 22449

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"Major Aiken, pilot, points out an interesting feature to his ground crew as they stand by the wing of their North American P-51 of the 339th Fighter Group at 8th Air Force Station F-378, Fowlmere Airfield, England. 2 September 1944." There's no telling what Major John Aitken is trying to relate to his crew chief S/Sgt. William B Helliger, (R) and armorer Sgt Robert T Markle (L). P-51D 44-14004 (Aitken's assigned ship, pictured here) eventually received the nose art "Annie May" - maybe he's telling them where he wants it painted. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A12384-71860AC.

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Units

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 339th Fighter Group 52nd Fighter Group 503rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14059935 / O-438002
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 339th Fighter Group
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 339th Fighter Group 503rd Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Armorer

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Annie May
  • Unit: 339th Fighter Group 503rd Fighter Squadron

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ContributorAl_Skiff
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