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Photo taken after the end of hostilities on the Squad dispersal area of the 334th Fighter Squadron's dispersal area. Sergeant George Russell is listed as Chief Mechanic and the artwork on the nose of the fighter is his handiwork although the name was probably chosen by the pilot. Sergeant George Russell on the wing of a P-51 Mustang (serial number 44-14606) nicknamed "Jan" of the 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, at Debden. Handwritten on slide:"P-51D 44-14606 4th Fgp Debden 1945 Hendel via Davis"

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Sergeant George Russell on the wing of a P-51 Mustang (serial number 44-14606) nicknamed "Jan" of the 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, at Debden. Handwritten on slide:"P-51D 44-14606 4th Fgp Debden 1945 Hendel via Davis"
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 2019th Engineer Fire Fighting Platoon
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Fire Fighter

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A P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Jan" , of the 4th Fighter Group, at Debden. Handwritten on slide:"QP-D B20"
  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Jan
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron

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Date:
Contributorjrugman
ChangesChanges to caption
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Page 36, The Mighty Eighth in Color, Roger Freeman

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ContributorAAM
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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection