FRE 268
IMAGEMen of the 78th Fighter Group sit gathered around a jeep. Behind them on the hardstanding at Duxford air base is a P-51D Mustang (WZ-I, serial no. 44-72218). This aircraft, bearing the nose art 'Big Beautiful Doll', was flown by Colonel John D Landers, Officer Commanding 78th Fighter Group, 8th USAAF. 1945.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 361st Fighter Group 55th Fighter Group 38th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-431968
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Commanding Officer
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Big Beautiful Doll
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 78th Fighter Group
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"