UPL 26296
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Lt. Merlin Arnold of the 353rd FG/351st FS receiving an award during a medal giving ceremony. Arnold flew P-51D "Tampa Tramp" aircraft code YJ-I. Arnold was killed bailing out of his plane when he hit the ship.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Air base
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron 504th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14188861 /O-827353
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot with the 353rd , 351st fighter squadron
Mission
- Date: 30 March 1945
Revisions
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ChangesCreated entry with collection and caption
Sources
personal effects of Lt. Billy J. Murray 353rd FG/ 351st FS