42-103601 Mazie R, Little Dog

media-16988.jpeg UPL 16988 North American P-51C-5-NT Mustang's "Mazie R" (C5-C) s/n 42-103601 and "Bat Cave" aka "Pride of the Yanks" (C5-Z) s/n 42-103502
with North American P-51D-5-NA Mustang "Too Bad" (GQ-A) s/n 44-13335 at Base Air Depot 2 prior to the naming ceremony 3rd June 44.
Subsequent assigned to:
"Mazie R" - 364th FS, 357th FG, 8th AF, Assigned to 1st Lt. John J. Salsman (2 aerial victories)
"Bat Cave" - 364th FS, 357th FG, 8th AF, Assigned to Capt. Charles D. Sumner (4.5 aerial victories)
"Too Bad" - 355th FS 354th FG 9th AF, Assigned to Capt George R Bickell (2 aerial victories)

The P-47C Razorback Thunderbolt in the background is 42-28688 LM-A from the 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group.

USAAF photo. www.fold3.com

Object Number - UPL 16988 - North American P-51C-5-NT Mustang's "Mazie R" (C5-C) s/n 42-103601 and "Bat Cave" aka "Pride of the Yanks" (C5-Z) s/n 42-103502 with North...

Aircraft assigned to 1st Lt John J. Salsman who was credited with 2 victories.

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John J Salsman

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 496th Fighter Training Group 364th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: At enlistment : 16089415 / O-759086
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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