42-103372 Texas Fire Fly

A P-51 Mustang (G4-J) nicknamed "Texas Fire Fly" of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group. On reverse: Photo From The Collection Of Merle Olmsted [Stamp]. media-400896.jpg FRE 3104 A P-51 Mustang (G4-J) nicknamed "Texas Fire Fly" of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group. On reverse: Photo From The Collection Of Merle Olmsted [Stamp]. Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 3104 - A P-51 Mustang (G4-J) nicknamed "Texas Fire Fly" of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group. On reverse: Photo From The Collection Of Merle...

Assigned to 362FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF.

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Aubrey O Hood

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 362nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-694157
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Places

Aerial photograph of Leiston airfield looking south, the control tower and technical site are to the right, 16 October 1945. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/929. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Leiston

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham

Events

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Manufactured

Dallas, TX, USA

Delivered

Texas, USA

Assigned

Leiston IP16, UK Assigned to 362FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF.

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42-103372: Gallery (3 items)

A P-51 Mustang (G4-J) nicknamed "Texas Fire Fly" of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group. On reverse: Photo From The Collection Of Merle Olmsted [Stamp].

Object number: FRE 3104 - A P-51 Mustang (G4-J) nicknamed "Texas Fire Fly"...

A P-51 Mustang (G4-J, serial number 41-103372) nicknamed "Texas Firefly" of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group, flown by Aubrey O. Hood, prepares for take off, 6 August 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '6 Aug 44 - Shuttle Mission T/O. Texas Firefly. G4-J, 41-103372.' On reverse: Merle Olmsted Collection [Stamp].

Object number: FRE 3143 - A P-51 Mustang (G4-J, serial number 41-103372)...

Aubrey O. Hood of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang (G4-J, serial number 42-103372) nicknamed "Texas Firefly" before a mission, 6 August 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '6 Aug '44 - shuttle mission T/O. Pilot: Aubrey O. Hood. 42-103372.' On reverse: Merle Olmsted Collection [Stamp].

Object number: FRE 3146 - Aubrey O. Hood of the 362nd Fighter Squadron...