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Captain Robert L Priser of the 354th Fighter Group climbs out of his P-51 Mustang. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 13 Jan 1944.' [stamp] and '296916.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'THE P-51B- WORLD'S FASTEST FIGHTER PLANE. Associated Press Photo Shows: Capt. Robert L Priser, aged 22, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of the original "Eagle Squadron" (Squadron 71) has been in the RCAF and RAF for over three years. He had been on 88 sorties with the British before his transfer flying every fighter used by the RAF in that time.'

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 354th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron 353rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters (354th Fighter Group) No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885101
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Aircraft

A P-51B Mustang (GQ-A, serial number 43-12173) nicknamed "Peg O' My Heart" of the 355th Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Group at Boxted, 15 December 1943. Passed for publication 16 Dec 1943 and 13 Jan 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '354FG. Boxted. 12/43.' Printed caption on reverse: 'The P-51B - World's Fastest Fighter Plane. A new single-engined figher 'plane, the P-51B, is now escorting Flying Fortresses in raids over Germany. A new, improved version of the Mustang which has been used with such s
  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Peg O My Heart
  • Unit: 354th Fighter Group 356th Fighter Group 496th Fighter Training Group 355th Fighter Squadron 359th Fighter Squadron 555th Fighter Training Squadron

Revisions

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The correct spelling of his last name is PRISER.

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

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Roger Freeman Photo.

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection