8th AF fighter group leaders at a conference in Bottisham, September 9, 1944.
From nearest (front row)
1. (MC-R) “Gentle Annie” from the 79th FS, 20th FG was assigned to Col. Harold J. Rau. P-51D-10-NA Mustang, s/n 44-14337
2. (PE-X) “Straw Boss 2″ from the 328th FS, 352nd FG was assigned to LtC. James D. Mayden. P-51D-10-NA Mustang, s/n 44-14111
3. (LM-S) from the 62nd FS, 56th FG was assigned to LtC. David C. Schilling. (22.5 kills 'Ace in a day'). P-47D-25-RE Thunderbolt, s/n 42-26641
4. (CL-P) “Da’ Quake” from the 338th FS, 55th FG was assigned to LtC. John L. “Earthquake” McGinn. P-51D-10-NA Mustang, s/n 44-14291
5. (PI-T) “Judy” from the 360th FS, 356th FG was assigned to Col. Philip E. Tukey Jr. P-47D-25-RE Thunderbolt, s/n 42-26415
6. Another P-47 but not enough visible to make identification.
7. Just barely visible but the tail is that of a North American AT-6.
In far background at right are from left to right is a P-38, P-47 and just barely visible is the nose and propeller blade of what appears to be an AT-6.
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