FRE 562
IMAGETechnical Sergeant H. Leachman of the 479th Fighter Group, sits on the nose of a a P-51 Mustang (J2-R, serial number 44-14327) flown by Colonel Kyle L Riddle. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#1 H Leachman preflight. Probably about 1944.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 479th Fighter Group 435th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15083404
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Unit: 479th Fighter Group 435th Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield