UPL 37114
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Capt Ralph Emory Kibler, Jr, Graduated from The Citadel in 1942 where he was a Pre-Med major and member of the elite Summerall Guards silent drill platoon. P-51 pilot with the 370th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group based at East Wretham Airfield near Norfolk, England; shot down on a mission over Reims, France. Recipient of 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses and 4 Air Medals.
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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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 359th Fighter Group 368th Fighter Squadron 369th Fighter Squadron 370th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-461141
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Unit: 359th Fighter Group 370th Fighter Squadron
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ContributorMichelbe
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations and aircraft associations
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