44-13530 Babylon Panther, Dutchess, Millie

media-13043.jpeg UPL 13043 P-51 D-5-NA , 44-13530 , " MILLIE " HO-A of the 487th FS assigned to Lt. Kenneth F Wittekiend. Assigned to two other pilots. 1st Lt George C. Arnold named " BABYLON PANTHER ". Then Capt Duerr N Schuh named " DUTCHESS ". Duerr Schuh became ace with 5 air victories including three Messerschmitt Bf 109 shot down on 26 December 1944.

Object Number - UPL 13043 - P-51 D-5-NA , 44-13530 , " MILLIE " HO-A of the 487th FS assigned to Lt. Kenneth F Wittekiend. Assigned to two other pilots. 1st Lt George C. Arnold...

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Portrait of Captain George Curtis Arnold in service dress uniform
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 487th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-792932
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 487th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-666443
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 487th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-810786
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant

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Aerial photograph of Bodney airfield, looking south east, the barrack sites are in the top centre of the image, 8 June 1945. Photograph taken by No. 542 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/369. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Royal Air Force Bodney

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