FRE 5388
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An P-51K Mustang (serial number 44-11748) of the 22nd Photographic Squadron, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group prepares for take off at Mount Farm. The P-51's were to protect the F-5 photo-reconnaissance aircraft. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group. Handwritten on slide case:"P51K 411748 Mount Farm R .Astrella"
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
![Photographic officers of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group look through camera lenses infront of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273528.' [Censor no.]. A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380976.jpg.webp?itok=b-IRYuYJ)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 14th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron 22nd Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34332526
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Photographic Supply
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 13th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield