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IMAGE![Major James H Howard of the 354th Fighter Group waits for take-off in his P-51 Mustang. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 25 Jan 1944.' [stamp] and '301685.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Associated Press Photo Shows: Major Howard waiting to take off in his new 'plane. Painted on the fuselage can be seen the record of his Jap and Nazi "kills".'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/wysiwyg_x2/public/freeman/media-377112.jpg.webp?itok=TPNUWObN)
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Major James H Howard of the 354th Fighter Group waits for take-off in his P-51 Mustang. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 25 Jan 1944.' [stamp] and '301685.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Associated Press Photo Shows: Major Howard waiting to take off in his new 'plane. Painted on the fuselage can be seen the record of his Jap and Nazi "kills".'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 354th Fighter Group 356th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-511937
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot/Group Commander
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Ding Hao!
- Unit: 354th Fighter Group 356th Fighter Squadron