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Ground personnel of the 339th Fighter Group work on a P-51 Mustang (6N-W, serial number 44-14705) nicknamed "Boomerang" inside a blister hangar. Image via James G Robinson. Written on slide casing: 'Boomerang 6N:W in blister, LT R Thieme a/c.'
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Ground personnel of the 339th Fighter Group work on a P-51 Mustang (6N-W, serial number 44-14705) nicknamed "Boomerang" inside a blister hangar. Image via James G Robinson. Written on slide casing: 'Boomerang 6N:W in blister, LT R Thieme a/c.'

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Richard G Thieme

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 339th Fighter Group 505th Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Aircraft

Ground personnel of the 339th Fighter Group work on a P-51 Mustang (6N-W, serial number 44-14705) nicknamed "Boomerang" inside a blister hangar. Image via James G Robinson. Written on slide casing: 'Boomerang 6N:W in blister, LT R Thieme a/c.'

44-14705

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Eileen, Boomerang!
  • Unit: 339th Fighter Group 505th Fighter Squadron

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection