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Newspaper Article Gilbert Olin The Daily Times March 4 1944
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Newspaper Article Gilbert Olin The Daily Times March 4 1944 Left to right: 2nd Lt. Franklin R. Pursell, F.O. Edward J. Downey, Capt. Leonard P. Marshall, Major Olin E. Gilbert, 2nd Lt. Ernest S. Lane, 1st Lt. Philip L Larson, 2nd Lt. Calvin Webb

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A P-51 Mustang aircraft - HL-A - (serial number 44-63216), named "Anne Nihilator”. This aircraft was piloted by Lieutenant Colonel Olin E. Gilbert. Whilst strafing Charleroi aerodrome on 28th August 1944, Gilbert's Mustang was struck by flak - causing a crash landing. Gilbert successfully evaded capture and escaped, with the assistance of the resistance. Handwritten on slide casing:"Anne Nihilator Mason Barnard"

Olin Edward Gilbert

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 83rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (78th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-402313
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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The Daily Times March 4  1944