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S/Sgt Snyder with MAj. Preddy's P-51D 44-14906
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S/Sgt. Arthur C 'Snoot' Snyder stands beside P-51D 44-14906 PE-Pbar 'Cripes A' Mighty' of Maj. George Preddy. The barber pole visible is due to Snyder being the squadron barber.

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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
Arthur Snyder on P-51B 42-106703 PE-S

Arthur C Snyder

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 328th Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief

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."

44-14906

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Cripes A Mighty
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 328th 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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From 352nd FG Association