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Coloenl Don Blakeslee, CO of the 4th Fighter Group, in the cockpit of his P-51B after returning from the first American raid on Berlin. On March, 4 1944 Colonel Don was the first American fighter pilot to escort bombers over Berlin.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron 336th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (4th Fighter Group) No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885264
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot, Commanding Officer
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
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