UPL 29577
IMAGEMaj. Howard D "Deacon" Hively, Norman, OK. 334th Fighter Squadron, ex 71 "Eagle" Squadron. P-51D 44-15347 QP-J. This is the only known P-51D at Debden that had an olive drab finish. In this case, Deacon’s a/c had the code letters outlined in red and with a red rudder.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (4th Fighter Group) No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885143
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: The Deacon
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron