UPL 20771
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England-Capt. Gentile shown having a last minute word with his crew chief, S/Sgt. John L. Ferra, 28, of El Segundo, Caliofrnia, before take-off. Sgt. Ferra has been with Capt. Gentile for 16 months and believes the Capt. to be a "Great fellow, and thinks his squadron to be the best to be found anywhere" NARA Ref 342-FH-3A12152-50767AC.
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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: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 38100448
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885109
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Shangri-La
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
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ContributorAl_Skiff
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