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	Line up of 368th P-51s at war's end. Head of the line is P-51K 44-11662 CV-A_ but the nickname is too unclear to be read. Photo: Lt. John Gordon
	Line up from the rear. CV-J is 44-15711 "Little Rip" of Capt. John F "Rip" Collins Jr. Photo: Lt. John Gordon
	15 of 369th's finest! (photographed on the steps of Wretham Hall) From L to R: Front Row: Bert Montague, Robert McIntosh, Harold Gates, Albert Freeman & Horace Garth Middle Row: Tracey Millis, Grover Brown, Rene Burtner, Harold Tenenbaum & Ivan Holloman Back Row: Robert Hopkins, Arthur Morris, Douglas Lindsey, Robert Guggemos & Robert Booth Photo: Capt. Rene Burtner * Additional data
	(L-R) Capt. Rene L Burtner Jr. Washington DC., Lt. Robert D Erwin, Woodward OK. and Lt. Bert M Montague, Raleigh, NC. 369th Fighter Squadron. The P-51 in shot is Capt. Burtner's "Hubert". The photo was taken at war's end. Note the red stripes on "Hubert's" fin now increased to six and although not visible in the photo, the IV-D code letters have been outlined in red. Photo: Capt. Rene Burtner
	Lt. Arnold E Mettel. Aurora IL. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51K 44-11636 IV-A "Chicago". Note Hamilton Standard prop. Photo: Tom Mettel
	Lt. Arnold E Mettel. Aurora IL. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-11636 IV-A "Chicago". Photo: Tom Mettel
	Maj. William F Collins. Jonesville WI. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-13610 IV-V_. This a/c was lost on 22 February 1945 with Lt. Russell Masters being KIA. Photo shows Maj. Collins in unidentified P-51. Photo: Lt.Col. Bill Collins via Mrs Joyce Collins
	Maj. William F Collins. Jonesville WI. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-13610 IV-V_. Maj. Collins (R) being congratulated by Capt. Robert S Gaines Jr. on reaching "Ace" status. Photo: Lt.Col. Collins via Mrs Joyce Collins
	East Wretham Control Tower. Photo: Capt. Rene Burtner
	Lt. John W McAlister Jr. Greensboro NC. 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-13633 CS-R "Satan's Lady". Lt. Mcallister seen here with his P-51. Photo: Lt. McAllister
	Lt. John W McAlister Jr. Greensboro NC. 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-13633 CS-R "Satan's Lady". Nice 3/4 shot showing nose art properly. Photo: Lt. McAllister
	Lt. Leonard D Carter. Ehrhardt SC. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-15067 CV-C "Little Ann". Photo: Richard Button - 67th TRG 9th A.F.
	Lt. John T Gordon. Dallas TX. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-13762 CV-D "Cookie". This a/c was previously assigned to Capt. Howard L Fogg who named it "Moose Nose". The Moose under the windscreen was retained and can be seen in this and several of the following photos. Photo: Lt. John Gordon
	Lt. John T Gordon. Dallas TX. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-13762 CV-D "Cookie". Photo: Lt. John Gordon
	Lt. John T Gordon. Dallas TX. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-13762 CV-D "Cookie". Photo: Lt. John Gordon
	Lt. John T Gordon. Dallas TX. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-13762 CV-D "Cookie". This photo is particularly interesting as it shows that Cookie received the revised group nose markings, replacing the plain green band seen in the other photos. Note also the good view of the Moose artwork. Photo: Lt. John Gordon
	Lt. John T Gordon. Dallas TX. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-13762 CV-D "Cookie". Cookie seen here with later style Group markings. Profile by Nick King
	"E" Flight 369th Fighter Squadron. 1 February 1945. Standing: Lt. Tracy E Mills, Lt. Ralph R Klaver & Lt. Byron N Soderman. Kneeling: Lt. Arnold F Mettel, Capt. Raymond E Magee & Lt. Harold Tenenbaum. (a/c is 368th Squadron P-51D 44-15371 CV-Z "Happy" of Capt. James L Way Jr.) Photo: Tom Mettel
	American Red Cross, Stanbridge Earls (Flak Home). Photo: Capt. Rene Burtner
	Capt. Rene L Burtner Jr. Washington DC. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-72366 IV-D "Hubert" (named after cartoon character in "Yank" magazine). Photo: Capt. Rene Burtner
	Capt. Rene L Burtner Jr. Washington DC. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-72366 IV-D "Hubert". Photo: Capt. Rene Burtner
	Capt. Rene L Burtner Jr. Washington DC. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-72366 IV-D "Hubert". Rene seen here with the men who kept him flying - crew chief S/Sgt. Emile V. Segond on the left and his assistant Cpl. Glenn Bailey on the right. Photo: Capt. Rene Burtner
	Capt. Rene L Burtner Jr. Washington DC. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-72366 IV-D "Hubert". Profile by Nick King
	Lt. Robert E McCormack. Oswego NY. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-72425 IV-J "Gloria Mac". Photo: Lt. McCormack via Rene Burtner
	Lt. Robert E McCormack. Oswego NY. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-72425 IV-J "Gloria Mac". Profile by Nick King
	Lt. Arnold E Mettel. Aurora IL. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-11636 IV-A "Chicago". On the left is Lt. Mettel's Crew Chief S/Sgt. James G. Papagiannes. Other crew member is as yet unidentified. This photo is believed to have been taken with 44-14543 IV-P "Princess Pat" of Capt. Gilbert R Ralston. Photo: Tom Mettel
	Capt. Gilbert R Ralston. Buechel KY. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-14543 IV-P "Precious Pat". Lt. Thomas J Klem. Glen Lyon Pa. P-51D 44-15007 IV-Z Lt. Rene L Burtner. Washington D.C. P-51D 44-15394 IV-D Photo: Stephen Klem
	Capt. Gilbert R Ralston. Buechel KY. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-14543 IV-P "Precious Pat". Profil by Nick King
	Lt. Howard A Linderer. Enid OK. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51B 42-106689 IV-S "Briney-Marlin". Name derived from 1943 Cary Grant film "Mr Lucky". Briney Marlin = Darlin' - and was how Lt. Linderer referred to his wife. Photo: Lt.Linderer's daughter Theresa Fisher
	Lt. John T Gordon. Dallas TX. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-13762 CV-D "Cookie". Photo: Lt. John Gordon
	Lt. John T Gordon. Dallas TX. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-13762 CV-D "Cookie". Photo: Lt. John Gordon Photo: Lt. John Gordon
	Lt. John T Gordon. Dallas TX. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-13762 CV-D "Cookie". Lt. Gordon seen here with his crew chief S/Sgt. Ira Bisher. The armorer, name hidden from view here, was Sgt. Creech. Photo: Lt. John Gordon
	Lt. John T Gordon. Dallas TX. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-13762 CV-D "Cookie". This a/c was previously assigned to Capt. Howard L Fogg who named it "Moose Nose". The Moose under the windscreen was retained. Photo: Lt. John Gordon
	(L-R) Lt. John W McAlister Jr. Greensboro NC. 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-13633 CS-R "Satan's Lady" seen here with Capt. Burtner and examining a £1 note. Photo: Capt. Rene Burtner
	L-R) Lt. McAlister seen here with Capt. Robert M "Rudy" York. Old Orchard Beach, ME. 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44- 15159 CS-Y "Rudy". Photo: Capt. Rene Burtner
	"B" Flight 369th Fighter Squadron. 1 February 1945. Kneeling: Lt. Bryce H Thompson, Capt. Robert S Gaines Jr., Lt. Thomas J Klem. Standing: Lt. John J. Kelly III, Lt. Douglas G Lindsey, F/O Harley E Berndt, Lt. Horace E Garth III. Photo: Capt. Robert Gaines
	Mixed group of 368th and 370th Fighter Squadron pilots photographed at Sarasota, FL. during gunnery training on P-40s. From L to R: Front Row: Capt. Frank O Lux 370th.; Lt. Cyril W Jones 370th. (KIA 12 September 1944); Lt. David B Archibald 368th. (PoW 18 December 1944) Back Row: Lt. Benjamin J Vos Jr. 370th. (KIA 10 September 1944); Capt. Robert M "Rudy" York 370th.; Capt. George F Baker 368th. Photo: Capt. Robert Gaines
	Lt. Bert M Montague. Raleigh, NC., 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-##### IV-A. Photo: Lt. Bert Montague
	Wretham Hall - Officer's Club. Photo: Capt. Rene Burtner
	Lt. John W McAlister Jr. Greensboro NC. 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-13633 CS-R "Satan's Lady". Photo:
	Lt. John W McAlister Jr. Greensboro NC. 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-13633 CS-R "Satan's Lady". Profile by Nick King
	Lt. Emory G Johnson. Centre, AL. 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44- 14773 CS-G_ "Mickey the Twist". Photo: Lt. Emory Johnson
	Lt. Emory G Johnson. Centre, AL. 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44- 14773 CS-G_ "Mickey the Twist". Emory seen here with (L) Lt. Robert G Oakley of Lakewood OH. Photo: Lt. Emory Johnson
	Lt. Emory G Johnson. Centre, AL. 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44- 14773 CS-G_ "Mickey the Twist". Lt Johnson pictured here with a.c.c. S/Sgt. William S Kelly and c.c. S/Sgt. Angelo T Raditsas. Photo: Lt. Emory Johnson
	Lt. Emory G Johnson. Centre, AL. 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44- 14773 CS-G_ "Mickey the Twist". Profile by Nick King
	Lt. Madison H Newton. Anton, TX. 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-14192 CS-S "Blondie II". Photo: Monty Newton
	Lt. Madison H Newton. Anton, TX. 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-14192 CS-S "Blondie II". Identification of the P-51 shown in this photo is at present uncertain but is possibly "Blondie II" recoded from CS-S to CS-O. Research in progress on this one. Photo: Monty Newton
	Capt. Robert W Davison. Roselle, NJ. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-15204 IV-C "Jersey Bouncer". Capt. Davison seen here with his ground crew (L-R) unknown, Capt. Davison, S/Sgt. Floyd Welker (c.c.). Photo: Capt. Bob Davison via Patricia Davison & Pat Horton
	Capt. Robert W Davison. Roselle, NJ. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-15204 IV-C "Jersey Bouncer". Photo: Capt. Bob Davison via Patricia Davison & Pat Horton
	Capt. Robert W Davison. Roselle, NJ. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-15204 IV-C "Jersey Bouncer". Profile by Nick King
	Lt. Vernon T "Babe" Judkins. Prosser, WA. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-15015 IV-W "Babe". Photo: Lt. Vernon Judkins
	Lt. Vernon T "Babe" Judkins. Prosser, WA. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-15015 IV-W "Babe". Profile by Nick King
	Lt. Madison H Newton. Anton, TX. 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-14192 CS-S "Blondie II". Photo: Monty Newton
	369th Fighter Squadron. Members of Lt. Davison's flight. Standing (L-R): Lt. Robert McCormack; Lt. Tracy Millis; Lt. Arthur B. Morris Jr. Kneeling (L-R): Lt. Donald B. Cannon; Lt. Ivan B. Holloman; Lt. Robert W. Davison. Photo: Capt. Bob Davison via Patricia Davison & Pat Horton * Additional data
	Maj. Ralph L "Slick" Cox. Robstown, TX. 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51K 44-11348 CS-P "Little Dixie". Maj. Cox also served with the 369th Fighter Squadron where he was assigned P-51D 44-72154 IV-N. Photo: Steve Cox
	Lt. David B "Arch" Archibald. Suffield, CT. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D CV-L "Betty Louise" Photo: Dave Archibald Jr.
	Lt. David B "Arch" Archibald. Suffield, CT. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D CV-L "Betty Louise" Photo: Dave Archibald Jr.
	Lt. Leon J Levitt. Villa Ridge, IL. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-72406 CV-G. This a/c was unnamed and sold to Sweden as 26094. Photo: Lt. Leon Levitt
	Lt. Leon J Levitt. Villa Ridge, IL. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-72406 CV-G. Photo: Lt. Leon Levitt
	Group of pilots from 368th Fighter Squadron. Front row, extreme right is Lt. Albert D Marson. Others will be named when identified. Photo: Lt. Leon Levitt
	Photo: Capt. Bob Davison via Patricia Davison & Pat Horton
	370th Fighter Squadron pilots. See enlargement for key. Photo: Capt. Rene Burtner * Additional data
	370th Fighter Squadron pilots. See enlargement for key. Photo: Capt. Rene Burtner * Additional data
	Lt. Robert V Beaupre. North Attleboro, MA. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-14509 CV-X "Weebit". Lt Beaupre also had two earlier P-51s both also coded CV-X. He is seen here with the young members of his family prior to going overseas. Photo: Lt. Beaupre's nephew Dave Redding (the "Jeep" driver)
	Lt. Robert E Burton. Wilmar, CA. 368th Fighter Squadron and later, 370th Fighter Squadron. Assigned a/c at present unknown. Photo: Lt. Robert E Burton
	Lt. Robert E Burton. Wilmar, CA. 368th Fighter Squadron and later, 370th Fighter Squadron. Here seen with (R) Lt. Edward J Hylland (368th) who was later to be killed in action on 11 January 1944 in P-47D 42-8542 CV-#. Photo:Lt. Robert E Burton
	370th Fighter Squadron A and B line armorers. (L-R) Rear Row: Grafton; LaMarr; Kelsey; Platt; Haase. Middle Row: Raeburn; Olszewski; Therrin; Bowyer. Kneeling: Donofrio; Liggera; Shonitsky. Photo: Lt. Emory Johnson * Additional data
	370th Fighter Squadron Engineering Section. See enlargement for key. Photo: Lt. Emory Johnson * Additional data
	Lt. Warner C Jennings. Benton Harbor, MI. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51K 44-11572 IV-I_ "Michigan Mauler". Profile by Nick King * Additional data
	"B" Flight of 368th Fighter Squadron seen here enjoying some fine weather prior to departing for the U.K. From L-R they are: Lts. Samuel A White; Robert E Burton; Raymond B Janney II; Charles C Ettlesen; Emer H Cater and Andrew T Lemmens. Charles Ettlesen was B flight leader but on arrival in the UK he was transferred to the369th. Capt. Charles E Mosse took over B flight having been transferred in from the 369th. Both Cater and Ettlesen were later to be KIA, Cater on 4 June 1944 and Ettlesen on 19 February 1945. Photo: Lt. Robert E Burton * Additional data
	Capt. Ivan B Holloman. Newport News, VA. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51B 42-106853 IV-V "Traveller". It is thought that the last three letters of "Traveller" have been washed off by the use of aviation fuel when cleaning the a/c. Photo: 457th Bomb Group Association
	Capt. Ivan B Holloman. Newport News, VA. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51B 42-106853 IV-V "Traveller". The small letter V seen in these photos is thought to be due to the Invasion Stripes covering the code letter rather than this being the second a/c "V" in the squadron. Photo: 457th Bomb Group Association
	Lt. Harry F Cuzner, Chicago, IL. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51C 42-103793 IV-G "Dimples II". Lt Cuzner with his ground crew. Crew names still need to be completed but so far we have (L-R) Sgt. William E Wall a.c.c; Lt. Cuzner; Cpl. Felix P Peretti armorer (on wing) and "Tex" c.c. Photo: Monty Newton
	Maj. George A "Pop" Doersch. Seymour, WI. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51K 44-12067 CV-R "Ole' Goat". Photo: Gigi Paddock (Doersch)
	Maj. George A "Pop" Doersch. Seymour, WI. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51K 44-12067 CV-R "Ole' Goat". Photo: Gigi Paddock (Doersch)
	Capt. Oscar R Fladmark. Sioux Falls, SD. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-15618 CV-R "Maureen". Photo: Danny Morris
	Lt.Col. James W Parsons. North Hollywood, CA. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-14127 IV-E "Wild Will". Named in honour of his first squadron C.O. Maj. Wilbur G Miller, 54th FG 42nd FS KIA over Kiska in the Aleutians by a Rufe floatplane. Photo: Capt. Lt.Col. James W Parsons
	Lt.Col. James W Parsons. North Hollywood, CA. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-14127 IV-E "Wild Will". Profile by Nick King
	Lt.Col. James W Parsons. North Hollywood, CA. HQ Squadron. P-51D 44-15717 CV-Q "Wild Will". Photo: 359th FG Association
	Lt. Robert H Elliott, Forest City, NC. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51K 44-11662 CV-A_ "Dee". Photo: Bob Elliott
	Lt. Robert H Elliott, Forest City, NC. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51K 44-11662 CV-A_ "Dee". Photo: Bob Elliott
	Group of 368th FS pilots from L-R (standing) Lt. William L Cimino; F/O Joseph M Hill Jr.; Capt. James L Way Jr.; F/O Raymond G Muzzy. (sitting) Lt. John T Gordon & Lt. Robert H Elliott. Photo: Bob Elliott * Additional data
	Another shot of the six 368th FS pilots from Bob Elliott. From L-R they are: Lt. John T. Gordon, Dallas, TX; Lt. Robert H Elliott, Forest City, NC; Capt. James L. Way Jr., Lincoln, Neb; Lt. William L. Cimino, Houston, PA; F/O Joseph M. Hill, Jr., Logansport, IN; F/O Raymond G. Muzzy, Milwaukee, WI. Photo: Bob Elliott * Additional data
	Lt. Arnold E Mettel. Aurora IL. 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51K 44-11636 IV-A "Chicago". Modellers please note that this a/c was a P-51K but fitted with a Hamilton Standard propeller instead of the usual Aeroproducts type. Profile: Nick King
	Maj. George A "Pop" Doersch. Seymour, WI. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51K 44-12067 CV-R "Ole' Goat". This photo thought to have been taken at the 305th BG base at Chelveston. P-51 in background is 44-63480 CV-X of Lt. Cornelius J Collins. Photo: Kevin Brower
	Capt. John F “Rip” Collins Jr. Hartford, CT. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-15711 CV-J “Little Rip”. Photo: Tom Collins
	Capt. John F “Rip” Collins Jr. Hartford, CT. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-15711 CV-J “Little Rip”. Photo: Tom Collins
	Capt. John F “Rip” Collins Jr. Hartford, CT. 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-15711 CV-J “Little Rip”. Photo: Tom Collins
	Lt.Col. Donald A Baccus. HQ Unit 359th Fighter Group. P-51D 44-72746 CV-U. Photo: Jack Cook
	Maj. Fred S Hodges, Memphis, TN., 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-14313 IV-L “Jeepers”. This a/c was recoded to IV-E at about the end of February 1945, see next photo. Photo: Jack Cook
	Maj. Fred S Hodges, Memphis, TN., 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-14313 IV-E “Jeepers”. This a:c was recoded from IV-L at about the end of February 1945, see above. Photo: Jack Cook
	Maj. Ray S Wetmore. 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51B 42-106894. Flown by Wetmore on missions from 7 May to 2 July 1944. Note that censor has gone to great pains to hide the serial number on the tail. 359th FG association
	Maj. Ray S Wetmore. 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51B 42-106894. Front left view of Ray's P-51B showing unshrouded exhausts and 13 victory markings. 359th FG Association
	Group of 368th Fighter Squadron pilots dated Spring 1944. From L – R Capt. Wilbur H. Lewis, Capt. Howard L. Fogg Jr., Capt. John B. Hunter, Lt. Paul E. Olson, and Lt. Joseph M. Ashenmacher. The P-51 in view appears to be a B or C model and is noted on the reverse of the photo as “Olson’s Crate”. This does not currently fit in with those a/c associated with Olson and will be a matter of further research. Photo: Richard Fogg
	Lt. Alfred D Marson, Pittsburgh, PA, 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-15489 CV-P "Annie", named for his wife. Photo: Robert Marson
	Lt. James W McCormack, Oswego, NY, 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-63740 CV-A “Little Audrey” named for his wife. Lt. McComack seen here with his armorer, currently unidentified. 44-63740 was lost along with Lt. McCormack on 10 March 1945 when they were brought down by flak at the Remagen Bridge. Photo: Bill Wilcox * Additional data
	Maj. Niven K Cranfill, Temple, TX, 368th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-15717 CV-Q, seen here prior being reassigned to Lt.Col. Parsons as “Wild Will”. Lt. McCormack is in CV-A seen in the top right corner. Photo: Bill Wilcox
	Lt. Robert J “Posty” Booth, Waukesha, WI, 369th Fighter Squadron. P-47D 42-8695 IV-F “Oily Boid”. Lt Booth became a POW on 8 June 1944 in his replacement P-51B 43-7199 also IV-F “Oily Boid”. Photo: 359th Fighter Group Association
	Lt. Robert J “Posty” Booth, Waukesha, WI, 369th Fighter Squadron. P-47D 42-8695 IV-F “Oily Boid”. Photo: Danny Morris
	Maj. Ray S “X-Ray Eyes” Wetmore, Kerman, CA., 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51B 42-106894. Ray’s P-51B is also said to have been named “Daddy’s Girl” but there is no photographic evidence so far to confirm this. Photo: 359th FG association
	Maj. Ray S “X-Ray Eyes” Wetmore, Kerman, CA., 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-14733 “Daddy’s Girl”. Rear 3/4 shot of "Daddy's Girl". Photo: 359th FG association
	Maj. Ray S “X-Ray Eyes” Wetmore, Kerman, CA., 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-14733 “Daddy’s Girl”. Note that the kill markings have been moved to the canopy frame in this and the preceding shot. Photo: 359th FG association
	Maj. Ray S “X-Ray Eyes” Wetmore, Kerman, CA., 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-14733 “Daddy’s Girl”. The more commonly seen front 3/4 view of "Daddy's girl". Photo: 359th FG association
	Maj. Ray S “X-Ray Eyes” Wetmore, Kerman, CA., 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-14733 “Daddy’s Girl”. Profile: Zbigniew Kolacha
	Lt. Thomas J Klem, Glen Lyon, PA., 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-15007 IV-Z. Photo: Stephen Klem
	Capt. Lester G Taylor Jr., Kansas City, MO., 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-136889 IV-H “Jean’s Warrior”, named in honour of his wife. Photo: Wayne Taylor
	Lt. John F McAlevey, Brooklyn, NY., 370th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-15102 CS-T “Skeeter’s Scooter”. Photo: 359th FG association
	Lt. Frank W “Bill” Holliday, McCook, NE., 369th Fighter Squadron. P-51B 43-24798 IV-T "Norma J" named for his wife. Lt. Holliday was killed in action on 11 September 1944 in P-51D 44-14307 IV-P. Photo: John Bramwell
	Maj. Fred S Hodges, Memphis, TN., 369th Fighter Squadron, P-51D 44-14313 IV-L “Jeepers” seen here with the addition of a sharkmouth artwork. This aircraft was later recoded to IV-E. Photo: Jack Cook
	Maj. Raymond S Wetmore, Kerman, CA., 370th Fighter Squadron, P-51B 42-106894 CS-P. Maj. Wetmore seen here with his crew. Crew Chief S/Sgt. Harry H Phillimore, Crestline, OH is seen in the centre of the photo, wearing a hat. Photo: 359th Fighter Group Association
	Line up of 369th Fighter Squadron pilots taken about the end of march 1945. For details see enlargement. Photo: René Burtner * Additional data