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Crew of the 78th Fighter Group lounge in front of P-51 Mustang (WZ-I, serial no. 44-72218) at Duxford air base. This aircraft, bearing the nose art 'Big Beautiful Doll', was flown by Colonel John D Landers, Commanding Officer of the 78th Fighter Group, 8th USAAF between February and June 1945. 1945.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 361st Fighter Group 55th Fighter Group 38th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-431968
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Commanding Officer
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Big Beautiful Doll
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 78th Fighter Group
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"