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Jack Cook
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SSgt Lemmering and SSgt Stewart of the 336th FS 4th FG check oner the Merlin (header tank?) on Lt Johnson's P-51D 44-13315 VF+W ''Djigooblie II'' at Debden in 1945.

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Looks like they might be either removing or installing the nuts on the prop spinner. I love the mechanics and the primitive conditions they had to work in. The ultimate can-do attitude!

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They're probably saying "This really sucks, but it still beats being in the Infantry!"

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I assume the visible cowling elements were swapped side to side for the photo op?

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