Otto J Stopen

Military
media-29502.jpeg UPL 29502 Captain Gordon S Burlingame and his ground crew of the 352nd Fighter Squadron, 353rd Fighter Group, poses beside their North American P-51 "Davy Don Chariot" at an airbase in England.
L - R: Asst Crew Chief Charles B. Perkins, Capt. Gordon S. Burlingame, Armorer Sgt Joseph S. Mortorana and Crew Chief S/Sgt Otto J. Stopen.

NARA Ref 342-FH-3A12320-69193AC.

Object Number - UPL 29502 - Captain Gordon S Burlingame and his ground crew of the 352nd Fighter Squadron, 353rd Fighter Group, poses beside their North American P-51 "Davy Don...

Assigned to 352FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 352nd Fighter Squadron Headquarters (353rd Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: 19078368 / O-728571
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Davy Don Chariot Lucky Leaky / The Hoosier Kid
  • Unit: 339th Fighter Group 353rd Fighter Group 359th Fighter Group 352nd Fighter Squadron 368th Fighter Squadron 503rd Fighter Squadron

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Event Location Date Description

Born

Cook County, IL, USA 30 November 1916

Enlisted

Chicago, IL, USA 7 January 1942

Died

28 March 1972

Based

Raydon Assigned to 352FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF.

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