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Members of the 352nd Fighter Group gather around P-51 Mustang (HO-P, serial number 44-13321) nicknamed "Cripes A' Mighty 3rd", flown by Major George Preddy after he had claimed six ME 109, 6 August 1944. Photo taken by Captain George Curtis Arnold.

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Portrait of Captain George Curtis Arnold in service dress uniform

George Curtis Arnold

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 487th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-792932
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

George Earl Preddy

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 328th Fighter Squadron 487th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (352nd Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-430846
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot/Squadron Commander

Aircraft

Major George E "Rasty" Preddy Jr of the 352nd Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang (HO-P, serial number 44-13321) nicknamed "Cripes A' Mighty 3rd."

44-13321

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Cripes A' Mighty 3rd
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 487th Fighter Squadron

Locations

Aerial photograph of Bodney airfield, looking south east, the barrack sites are in the top centre of the image, 8 June 1945. Photograph taken by No. 542 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/369. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Bodney

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Royal Air Force Bodney

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