UPL 29876
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A rear view of a P-51D Mustang (CV-I, serial number 44-11222) nicknamed "Evelyn" of the 368th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group after crashing on the 18 March 1945 while Frank Rea Jr. was piloting the aircraft. Official caption on image: "(GAD-230-7-85S.G.) (18 Mar 45) (A/C 411222 Type P-51-D) (Rest)." Handwritten caption on reverse: '18 March 45, P-51D, 41-12222[sic], CV:I, Evelyn, 368FS, 359FG, Pilot at time was Frank Rea Jr.'
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Units
![Three P-51 Mustangs of the 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group fly together in formation. The aircraft foreground to background are: (IV-P, serial number 44-14543) nicknamed "Precious Pat", piloted by Lieutenant Ralston; (IV-Z, serial number 44-15007) piloted by Lieutenant Klem; and (IV-D, serial number 44-15394). First handwritten caption on reverse: 'November 15 1944- 369th FS Lts. Ralston (P), Klem (Z), [illegible] (D).' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '15/11/44 369th Fighter Squadron, 3](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377226.jpg.webp?itok=RQw6Mu-P)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Jolie Hélène, Evelyn/ Sweet Sue
- Unit: 359th Fighter Group 368th Fighter Squadron
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