FRE 402
IMAGECaptain Robert L Priser of the 354th Fighter Group climbs out of his P-51 Mustang. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 13 Jan 1944.' [stamp] and '296916.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'THE P-51B- WORLD'S FASTEST FIGHTER PLANE. Associated Press Photo Shows: Capt. Robert L Priser, aged 22, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of the original "Eagle Squadron" (Squadron 71) has been in the RCAF and RAF for over three years. He had been on 88 sorties with the British before his transfer flying every fighter used by the RAF in that time.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 354th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron 353rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters (354th Fighter Group) No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885101
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Peg O My Heart
- Unit: 354th Fighter Group 356th Fighter Group 496th Fighter Training Group 355th Fighter Squadron 359th Fighter Squadron 555th Fighter Training Squadron