FRE 2339

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Captain Don S. Gentile formerly of the 4th Fighter Group with a P-51D Mustang painted to represent his P-51 nicknamed "Shangri-La", during a post-war tour, 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Don Gentile & his Z.I. P-51D. Post 4 FG tour. 1945. 21.83 aerial and 6 ground victories.'
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Captain Don S. Gentile formerly of the 4th Fighter Group with a P-51D Mustang painted to represent his P-51 nicknamed "Shangri-La", during a post-war tour, 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Don Gentile & his Z.I. P-51D. Post 4 FG tour. 1945. 21.83 aerial and 6 ground victories.'

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A pilot, Domenic "Don" Gentile, of the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group - Debden with his P-51 Mustang, nicknamed "Shangri-La"

Dominic Salvatore Gentile

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885109
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection