FRE 434
IMAGEGround crew paints a German cross onto a P-51 Mustang of the 358th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group piloted by Lieutenant J. Beckman and whose crew chief was Staff Sergeant C.R. Wilkinson. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Only 1 confirmed air victory 11/44.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 355th Fighter Group 358th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 20743721 / T-223078 / O-2045225
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 355th Fighter Group 358th Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Wizard Kite, Judy
- Unit: 355th Fighter Group 358th Fighter Squadron