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Two airborne P-51 Mustangs of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group. The nearest aircraft (WZ-X, serial no. 44-72099) was known as "Little Chic" and the far aircraft (WZ-H, serial no. 44-15731) was known as "Mischievous Nell". 1944-1945.
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Two airborne P-51 Mustangs of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group. The nearest aircraft (WZ-X, serial no. 44-72099) was known as "Little Chic" and the far aircraft (WZ-H, serial no. 44-15731) was known as "Mischievous Nell". 1944-1945.

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Two airborne P-51 Mustangs of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group. The nearest aircraft (WZ-X, serial no. 44-72099) was known as "Little Chic" and the far aircraft (WZ-H, serial no. 44-15731) was known as "Mischievous Nell". 1944-1945.

44-15731

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Mischievous Nell
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 84th Fighter Squadron
Two airborne P-51 Mustangs of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group. The nearest aircraft (WZ-X, serial no. 44-72099) was known as "Little Chic" and the far aircraft (WZ-H, serial no. 44-15731) was known as "Mischievous Nell". 1944-1945.

44-72099

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Little Chic
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 84th 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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Roger Freeman Collection

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection