FRE 2867
IMAGEGround personnel of the 353rd Fighter Group inspect the burning wreck of a P-51 Mustang, flown by First Lieutenant James N. Poindexter at Raydon, 3 January 1945. Printed caption on reverse: '69596 A.C. - This North American P-51 (A/C 4589) of the 353rd Fighter Group exploded when it crashed at its 8th Air Force base in England on 3 January 1945. Here, it burns furiously. U.S. Air Force Photo.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 352nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-665608
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Locations
- Site type: Airfield