An armourer of the 354th Fighter Group loads ammunition into the wing of a P-51 Mustang, whilst engineers check the engine. Image stamped on reverse: 'Barratt's Photo Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 18 Jan 1944.' [stamp] and '300577.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'BATTLE OF BERLIN FIGHTER The Mustang P.51.B, newest aircraft to be used in the European Theatre of Operations is the longest ranged single engined fighter in the world- and one of the fastest. These aircraft took part in last week’s great air battle, escorting Forts and Liberators deep into Germany, There is reason to believe that the new Mustang may have Berlin range. OPS: Putting the sting into the Mustang- the armourer loading cartridges into the wing while the engineers make last minute tests of the engine. Barratts 18/1/44.'