FRE 1444

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P-51 Mustang (CY-D, serial number 44-14561), named "Miss Velma", of the 343rd Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group. This aircraft was flown by Capt. Frank E. Birtciel, who flew with the 343rd FS between August 1943 and April 1945. The 55th FG began flying P-51 Mustangs in July 1944.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 70th Replacement Depot 55th Fighter Group 343rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17028562 / O-746027
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

Aircraft

P-51 Mustang (CY-D, serial number 44-14561), named "Miss Velma", of the 343rd Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group. This aircraft was flown by Capt. Frank E. Birtciel, who flew with the 343rd FS between August 1943 and April 1945. The 55th FG began flying P-51 Mustangs in July 1944.
  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Miss Velma
  • Unit: 55th Fighter Group 343rd Fighter Squadron

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection