Six down ... and counting ...
 

6 Aug 44 - Maj. George E. Preddy poses for the camera shortly after downing six Me 109s in his P-51D-5-NA 44-13321 HO-P, Cripes A' Mighty 3rd. KIA (friendly fire) on 25 Dec 44, his final tally would be 26.833/3/4. Preddy is the top P-51 Mustang ace of all time.

The late Gen. John C. Meyer said of him that he "was just the greatest fighter pilot who ever squinted through a gunsight; he was the complete fighter pilot."


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Wade

Re: Six down ... and counting ...
 

These shots were taken by Lt. George Arnold as Preddy parked following his downing of six Me 109s. The PR pic I posted above was taken immediately after these. I forget where *I* got them, but I'm quite sure Sam Sox was responsible for saving the set:



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...6_August_1.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...6_August_2.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...6_August_3.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...6_August_4.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...6_August_5.jpg



Wade

Re: Six down ... and counting ...
 

Great material Wade, thanks for sharing it!!

The 2nd batch is very impressive.

Re: Six down ... and counting ...
 

Great material Wade, thanks for sharing it!!

The 2nd batch is very impressive.

Re: Six down ... and counting ...
 

Excellent material Wade :)