43-12457

A P-51 Mustang (FT-E, serial number 43-12457) of the 354th Fighter Group. Written on slide casing: '312457, Podington.' media-395925.jpg FRE 6999 A P-51 Mustang (FT-E, serial number 43-12457) of the 354th Fighter Group. Written on slide casing: '312457, Podington.' Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 6999 - A P-51 Mustang (FT-E, serial number 43-12457) of the 354th Fighter Group. Written on slide casing: '312457, Podington.'

Don Beerbower's P-51B #43-12457 survived the war and was scrapped on Jan. 28, 1946. #43-12375 was fitted with the 85 gallon internal tank, Malcom sliding hood and the vertical fin extension/fillet.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 354th Fighter Group 353rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-730341
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

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A P-51 Mustang (FT-E, serial number 43-12457) of the 354th Fighter Group. Written on slide casing: '312457, Podington.'
  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Unit: 354th Fighter Group 353rd Fighter Squadron

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