Killer cameras – Recon missions in the ETO

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Vlado Lenoch flew reconnaissance P-51A “Lil’ Margaret” while being shot from the tail of a B-25 bomber. Note the camera in the side of the fuselage, in the right side of the star and bar. An EAA Airventure Grand Champion, “Lil’ Margaret” is now owned by Silvia Sorlini of Carzago, Italy. (Photo by Paul Bowen) Earning my wings I was faced with a dilemma back in 1940. I wanted to become a fighter pilot, but...

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