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1st Lt. Henry Franklin was a replacement pilot from Tulsa, Oklahoma who christened his new  P-51D-10 "CHEROKEE KID" upon his taking it over. 44-14414 was delivered new to the 357th in August 1944, received fresh camouflage paint and issued to the 363rd FS where Lt. Franklin was assigned to it. Low fuselage ID stripes and white ID stripes on the wings and tabs. It was lost on February 26,1945 by another pilot who ditched it in the North Sea. Same pilot ditched a second one in the North Sea, but was captured this time.

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Units

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-683434
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant

Aircraft

 P-51 Mustang Cherokee Kid on an escort mission
  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Cherokee Kid
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron

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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Rick Graham son of Donald S Graham.

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Rick Graham son of Sgt Donald S Graham.

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Rick Graham son of Sgt Donald S Graham.

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Rick Graham son of Sgt Donald S Graham.