UPL 32901
IMAGE"Despite an icy crust of snow blanketing the runways, North American P-51 Mustangs of a Fighter Group, commanded by Lt. Col. John P. Randolph of Schertz, Texas, carried on to escort U.S. bombers blasting at Rundstedt's supply lines on the western front. Here 1st Lt Fred P Rankin of Richmond Hill, LI signals a fighter into take off position."
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 20th Fighter Group 359th Fighter Group
- Service Numbers: O-369707
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot Squadron/Group Commander
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Nancy Lady
- Unit: 359th Fighter Group 368th Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield