44-72299 Little Bouncer
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UPL 26033
P-51D Mustangs including (serial number 44-72299) nicknamed "Little Bouncer" of the 353rd Fighter Group staged for takeoff at Raydon, England. Gordon B. Compton in the cockpit.
353rd Fighter Group collection
Correction to item with information from Kay (Compton) Carter, daughter of Gordon B. Carter, 353rd FG, 351FS.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Air base
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18039091 / O-665385
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield