FRE 12245

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A P-51D Mustang (IV-M, serial number 41-4117) nicknamed "Stinky" of the 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group that crash-landed on the 20 March 1945. This was Joe Mejaski's assigned aircraft, but was crash-landed by R.W. Hopkins. Ground crew are examining the damage. Official caption on image: "(GAD-230-11-85S.G.) (20 Mar. 45) (A/C 4117 Type P-51-D) (Rest)." Handwritten caption on reverse: '20 March 1945, P-51D, 414117, IV:M, 369FS, 359th FG, This was Joe Mejaski's "Stinky" - crashed landed[sic] by R.W. Hopkins.'

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection (uploaded May/2023)