UPL 26530
IMAGELts. (L to R) George S. Montgomery and John M. Nicklebur Jr. of the 351st FS/353FG with mascot "Rusty" 1945. The two trained together in Coleman, Greenville, and Eagle Pass, Texas. They joined the 351st on August 18, 1944 and flew first P-47's then transitioned into the P-51D. Both finished their tours in April 1945.
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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: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18138533/ O-708751
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot