UPL 33098
IMAGE"STRAFING HAZARD. . Lt. Howard A. Spaulding, P-51 Mustang pilot, of Monticella, N.Y., examines damage done to his plane upon returning from a recent strafing mission over Chartres, France. While shooting up an enemy train, he was flying low enough for part of a tree to penetrate the leading edge of his ships wing so as to give the effect of an additional 50 cal. gun opening. The Lt flew his damaged ship home safely."
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 361st Fighter Group 375th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12127104 / O-701817
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot