FRE 563
IMAGECaptain Verne Hooker of the 479th Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang. Handwritten caption on reverse: '44-14417? Capt Verne E. Hooker 479 F.G. Shot down ME262 7 Apr 1945. Kent Miller Photo.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 479th Fighter Group 435th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19071348 / O-760464
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot / Ops Officer
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Unit: 479th Fighter Group 78th Fighter Group 435th Fighter Squadron 83rd Fighter Squadron