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The 361st Fighter Group was the last P-47 Thunderbolt Group to join the Eighth Air Force. Between 21 January 1944 and 20 April 1945, the Group flew 441 missions, the majority in an escort role in support of bombers flying over occupied Europe.
361FG, 375FS, 8th USAAF P-51D 44-13410, Col. Christian
Her father was the most photographed P-51 Mustang pilot of WWII. Lou would only know him through letters and photographs, but his love for her was clear and his pride was obvious, as he named his plane "Lou IV" after his only daughter.
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Entered combat with P-47 aircraft on 21 Jan 1944 and converted to P-51's in May 1944. Operated from England during 1944 but sent a detachment to France for operations in the Battle of the Bulge (Dec 1944-Jan 1945), moved to Belgium in Feb 1945, and returned to England in Apr 1945.
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Group was redesignated the 127 Fighter Group and allotted to Mich ANG in 1946. Later the group was redesignated a tactical reconnaissance unit flying RF-84F as 127 Tactical Fighter Wing.
361st Fighter Group - WWII - World War II - Army Air Forces
Redesignated 127th Pilot Training Group in Mar 1951. Used F-51, F-80, and F-84 aircraft while serving as a training organization. Relieved from active duty and returned to ANG (Mich), on 1 Nov 1952.
P-51 Mustangs of the 361st Fighter Group – color photo
The 361st Fighter Group remained in the UK until November 1945. During September and October 1945, many personnel and aircraft were transferred to depots. The remaining personnel sailed on the Queen Mary from Southampton on 4 November 1945, arriving in New York on 9 November 1945.
356th Fighter Group, 12 Dec 1942-10 Nov 1945 WEAPON SYSTEMS P-47, 1943-1944 P-47C P-47D P-51, 1944-1945 P-51D COMMANDERS
Headquarters (361st Fighter Group) - American Air Museum
Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang; Nicknames: Lou iv / athelene; Unit: 361st Fighter Group Headquarters (361st Fighter Group)
Tamiya P-51Ds of the 361st Fighter Group - P-51 - iModeler
Nov 25, 2017 · The 361st Fighter Group, comprising the 374th, 375th and 376th Fighter Squadrons, came into existence on February 10, 1943 at Richmond Army Air Base, Virginia. The unit was formed with trained personnel from the 327th Fighter Group, and new graduates of flight schools and technical schools.
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The 361st FG entered combat with P-47 aircraft on 21 January 1944 and converted to P-51's in May 1944. The unit served primarily as an escort organization, covering the penetration, attack, and withdrawal of B-17 / B-24 bomber formations that …