UPL 29738
IMAGEENGLAND-Preparing to take off on the first 8th AAF Fighter Command Shuttle mission to Russia is Lt. Robert P Kenyon, [ Detroit, MI ]. The long range North American P-51 Mustang fighters took off from their British bases, escorted the heavy bombers over Germany and then landed in Russia. On the wing is Pvt later Sgt Ben Reizen [ Troy NY ].
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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: 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-813174
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ground crew