Groundcrews swarm over a Malcolm-hooded P-51B before a mission.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-51 Mustang - СШАUSA - 1940

P-51B Peg O’ My Heart, flown by (then) 1st Lt George Bickell of the 355th/354th FG, taxies out at Staplehurst for a mission over occupied Europe. A Pearl Harbor veteran, he finished the war with 3 1/2 kills.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-51 Mustang - СШАUSA - 1940

King Peter of Yugoslavia beside a P-51 during his memorable visit to Lashenden in May 1944.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-51 Mustang - СШАUSA - 1940

USAAF ace Gen Glen Eagleston of the 354th stands beside his P-51B at the height of the D-Day operations. Eagleston flew P-47s for a short period and ended the war with 18 1/2 victories.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-51 Mustang - СШАUSA - 1940

A Mustang of the 354th FG, complete with Malcolm hood (as acquired by the author for the aircraft he flew), between escort missions in June 1944.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-51 Mustang - СШАUSA - 1940

North American P-51B The Mighty Midget being refuelled on a temporary airstrip.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-51 Mustang - СШАUSA - 1940

A poor but rare picture of B-26 Marauders on a tactical support mission over the Normandy beachhead. The 9th Air Force was regularly deployed against specific targets in support of Allied ground forces.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Martin B-26 Marauder / Type 179 - СШАUSA - 1940