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Lt John C Childs [ Hot Springs, AR]. 82nd Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-63246 MX-S "Little Rebel". Lt Childs seen here with Lt Bourque.

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Units

People

Walter E Bourque

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2059215
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

John C Childs

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18024763 / T-125012 / O-2005854
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

Aircraft

A P-51 Mustang (MX-S, serial number 44-63246) nicknamed "Little Rebel" of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group at Duxford.

44-63246

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Little Rebel
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron

Locations

Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'

Duxford

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

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ContributorAl_Skiff
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations, place associations and aircraft associations
Sources

www.littlefriends.co.uk