44-72098 Lucky Boy
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FRE 5980
A P-51 Mustangs (6N-D, serial number 44-72098) and (6N-D, serial number 44-73074) nicknamed "Lucky Boy" of the 339th Fighter Group. Image via James Starnes. Written on slide casing: '6N:D 472098, 473074.'
Roger Freeman Collection
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group 505th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17131274 / O-2056896
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield