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357th FG Aces L to R: Richard Peterson, Leonard "Kit" Carson, John B. England, Clarence "Bud" Anderson

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Captain Clarence E. Jr. "Bud" Anderson, ace of the 357th Fighter Group, sits on the wing of his P-51 Mustang (B6-S, serial number 43-12315) nicknamed "Old Crow". Image signed on reverse by Anderson. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Major C E Anderson ace 357 FG. A/c name 'Old Crow'.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters (357th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-730324
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Leonard K. "Kit" Carson, of the 357th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Leonard K. Carson.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 362nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18071288 / O-742962
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot / Squadron Commander
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 362nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-49705
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Major Richard A "Pete" Peterson of the 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '357, Richard W. Peterson.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 364th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (357th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-739334
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot / Operations Officer

Locations

Aerial photograph of Leiston airfield looking south, the control tower and technical site are to the right, 16 October 1945. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/929. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham

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