UPL 17006
IMAGEColonel George R Bickell leaning against his P-51B G4-Z 43-12173 'Peg O' My Heart'.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 354th Fighter Group 355th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-392737
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot/Group Commander
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Peg O My Heart
- Unit: 354th Fighter Group 356th Fighter Group 496th Fighter Training Group 355th Fighter Squadron 359th Fighter Squadron 555th Fighter Training Squadron
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Contributorjonteboe
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Bickell's plane was "Peg O' My Heart". I interviewed his crew chief Joseph A. Kronek. Kronek is still alive.