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Crew Chief Roy Taylor works on the exposed engine of a P-51 Mustang (CS-E, serial number 44-13893) nicknamed "Caroline" at East Wretham. Caption on reverse: '359th FG Photos Source: T.P. Smith via Char Baldridge, Historian Description: #34 nose of T.P. Smith's P-51 "Caroline" w/ engine exposed. Crew Chief is Roy Taylor.'
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Crew Chief Roy Taylor works on the exposed engine of a P-51 Mustang (CS-E, serial number 44-13893) nicknamed "Caroline" at East Wretham. Caption on reverse: '359th FG Photos Source: T.P. Smith via Char Baldridge, Historian Description: #34 nose of T.P. Smith's P-51 "Caroline" w/ engine exposed. Crew Chief is Roy Taylor.'

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Captain Thomas P. Smith of the 370th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group practices archery at East Wretham. Printed Caption on reverse: '359th FG Photos Source: T.P. Smith, via Char Baldridge, Historian Description: #2 T.P. Smith practicing archery.'

Thomas Peter Smith

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 370th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31051940 at enlistment, then O-812894
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Aircraft

P-51 Mustangs (CS-E, serial number 44-13893) nicknamed "Caroline", (CS-L, serial number 44-14733) nicknamed "Ruggie's Ruthie" , (CS-F, serial number 44-13795) nicknamed "Marg" and (CS-K, serial number 44-13966) of the 359th Fighter Group lined up at East Wretham. Associated caption: 'Another line up of P-51s.'

44-13893

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Caroline
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron 370th Fighter Squadron

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection