FRE 2941
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Lieutenant Alvah Gilleland and airmen of the 355th Fighter Group at Steeple Morden. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Via Greg Rowen. Prob. Lt. Alvah Gilleland, 355FG.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
![Lieutenant Alvah G Gilleland of the 355th Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt Alvah Gilliand [sic] 355 FG.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377151.jpg.webp?itok=jJyigENg)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 355th Fighter Group 357th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-385690
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Locations
![P-51 Mustangs of the 355th Fighter Group break formation, ready for landing, over the ground support vehicles and control tower of Steeple Morden Airfield. Image signed on reverse with the approval of station censor. Handwritten caption on reverse: '355 FG Steeple Morden, Control Tower, read crew + P41 [sic] group peeling off for landing.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377141.jpg.webp?itok=zxxvSLfB)
- Site type: Airfield