44-13893 Caroline

P-51 Mustangs (CS-E, serial number 44-13893) nicknamed "Caroline", (CS-L, serial number 44-14733) nicknamed "Ruggie's Ruthie" , (CS-F, serial number 44-13795) nicknamed "Marg" and (CS-K, serial number 44-13966) of the 359th Fighter Group lined up at East Wretham. Associated caption: 'Another line up of P-51s.' media-388591.jpg FRE 6136 P-51 Mustangs (CS-E, serial number 44-13893) nicknamed "Caroline", (CS-L, serial number 44-14733) nicknamed "Ruggie's Ruthie" , (CS-F, serial number 44-13795) nicknamed "Marg" and (CS-K, serial number 44-13966) of the 359th Fighter Group lined up at East Wretham. Associated caption: 'Another line up of P-51s.' Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 6136 - P-51 Mustangs (CS-E, serial number 44-13893) nicknamed "Caroline", (CS-L, serial number 44-14733) nicknamed "Ruggie's Ruthie" , (CS-F, serial number...

Assigned to 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 370FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF.

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Captain Thomas P. Smith of the 370th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group practices archery at East Wretham. Printed Caption on reverse: '359th FG Photos Source: T.P. Smith, via Char Baldridge, Historian Description: #2 T.P. Smith practicing archery.'

Thomas Peter Smith

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 370th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31051940 at enlistment, then O-812894
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Places

Missions

720

  • Date: 21 November 1944

Events

Event Location Date Description

Manufactured

Inglewood, CA, USA Built at North American.

Delivered

Edwards AFB, CA, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Debden, Loughton IG10 3SW, UK Assigned to 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF.

Assigned

Wretham, Thetford IP24, UK Transferred to 370FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF.

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Roger Freeman Photo.

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44-13893: Gallery (12 items)

Crew Chief Roy Taylor works on the exposed engine of a P-51 Mustang (CS-E, serial number 44-13893) nicknamed "Caroline" at East Wretham. Caption on reverse: '359th FG Photos Source: T.P. Smith via Char Baldridge, Historian Description: #34 nose of T.P. Smith's P-51 "Caroline" w/ engine exposed. Crew Chief is Roy Taylor.'

Object number: FRE 537 - Crew Chief Roy Taylor works on the exposed engine...

A P-51 Mustang (CS-E, serial number 44-13893) nicknamed "Caroline" of the 359th Fighter Group flown by CaptainThomas P Smith. Associated Caption: 'P-51 CS-E, 413893 "Caroline" from rear, TP Smith's plane after he returned from the continent via the Dutch underground.'

Object number: FRE 6125 - A P-51 Mustang (CS-E, serial number 44-13893)...

A P-51 Mustang (CS-E, serial number 44-13893) nicknamed "Caroline" of the 359th Fighter Group. Associated caption: P-51 "Caroline" CS-E again.'

Object number: FRE 6128 - A P-51 Mustang (CS-E, serial number 44-13893)...

Captain Thomas P Smith of the 359th Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang (CS-E, serial number 44-13893) nicknamed "Caroline". Associated caption: 'TP Smith standing with his plane "Caroline" CS-E.'

Object number: FRE 6129 - Captain Thomas P Smith of the 359th Fighter Group...

Captain Thomas P Smith of the 359th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang (CS-E, serial number 44-13893) nicknamed "Caroline". Associated caption: 'TP Smith sitting in cockpit of his plane "Caroline".'

Object number: FRE 6130 - Captain Thomas P Smith of the 359th Fighter Group...

P-51 Mustangs (CS-E, serial number 44-13893) nicknamed "Caroline", (CS-L, serial number 44-14733) nicknamed "Ruggie's Ruthie" , (CS-F, serial number 44-13795) nicknamed "Marg" and (CS-K, serial number 44-13966) of the 359th Fighter Group lined up at East Wretham. Associated caption: 'Another line up of P-51s.'

Object number: FRE 6135 - P-51 Mustangs (CS-E, serial number 44-13893)...

P-51 Mustangs (CS-E, serial number 44-13893) nicknamed "Caroline", (CS-L, serial number 44-14733) nicknamed "Ruggie's Ruthie" , (CS-F, serial number 44-13795) nicknamed "Marg" and (CS-K, serial number 44-13966) of the 359th Fighter Group lined up at East Wretham. Associated caption: 'Another line up of P-51s.'

Object number: FRE 6136 - P-51 Mustangs (CS-E, serial number 44-13893)...

P-51 Mustangs (CS-E, serial number 44-13893) nicknamed "Caroline", (CS-L, serial number 44-14733) nicknamed "Ruggie's Ruthie"of the 359th Fighter Group. Associated caption: 'Front view of Caroline CS-E.'

Object number: FRE 6137 - P-51 Mustangs (CS-E, serial number 44-13893)...

Crew Cheif Roy Taylor works on the exposed engine of a P-51 Mustang (CS-E, serial number 44-13893) nicknamed "Caroline" at East Wretham. Caption on reverse: '359th FG Photos Source: T.P. Smith via Char Baldridge, Historian Description: #34 nose of T.P. Smith's P-51 "Caroline" w/ engine exposed. Crew Cheif is Roy Taylor.'

Object number: FRE 6138 - Crew Cheif Roy Taylor works on the exposed engine...

Object number: UPL 22172 - P-51D "Caroline" 44-13893 flown by Capt Thomas...

Object number: UPL 22173 - Crew Chief Roy Taylor works on the exposed engine...

Object number: UPL 22174 - P-51D “Caroline" CS-E 44-13893 of 370th Fighter...