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Fighter pilot George L Merritt of the 361st Fighter Group.

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Units

The insignia of the 361st Fighter Group.

361st Fighter Group

Unit Hierarchy: Group
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

A P-51 Mustang (E2-A, serial number 44-13568) nicknamed "Sky Bouncer" of the 361st Fighter Group flies over the countryside. Image stamped multiple times on reverse: "Official Photograph US Army Air Forces", "For Personal Use Only" and "Passed by US Army Examiner, 10143." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-51 D, 361 FG (USAAF).'

375th Fighter Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

People

George L Merritt

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 361st Fighter Group 375th Fighter Squadron
Service Numbers: O-335212, 12024876 on enlisting
Highest Rank: Major
Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Revisions

Date: 5 Nov 2022 07:39:47

Contributor466thHistorian

ChangesChanges to caption, unit associations and place associations

Sources

http://361fg.com/honour.htm

Date: 9 Jun 2016 13:26:21

ContributorLucy May

ChangesCreated entry with caption and person associations

Sources

Roiffe Memorial record page: http://cmduloudunais.free.fr/A2/Roiffe%20Crash.htm