P51 355th FS Serial 43-12410

Hi,
 
I have a photography of a 354th FG / 355th FS P-51 and I will like to know the history of this plane (Nickname, Pilot, airfield and so on…). The plane’s code is GQ-M and the serial number 43-12410.
Thank you for your help.
 
Regards,
Frederic.

The nickname may have had something to do with falcons since that was the 355th FS's emblem.
 
See you're in France.  The 355th was stationed at cricqueville France from June 18, 1944 to Aug 14, 1944 when they moved to Gael, France, then on to Orconte, France on Sept 21, 1944.  There is a note that they also operated from Dizier, France from Nov 18, 1944 to Dec 1, 1944).  Then on Dec 1, 1944 they moved to Rosieres-en-Haye, France.  The squadron move on to Germany on April 4, 1945.
 
I know that's not individual plane information, but thought you might be able to find more specific information in the records/libraries/museums of the French cities the squadron was based in.
 
Ron

Thank you for your answer, Ron.
 
I know, by experience, that files of the French cities archive's or museum’s do not store informations about the American Groups. Perhaps with the Historical Service of the French Air Force (Service Historique de l’Armee de l’Air) in Vincennes close to Paris.
 
All the best,
Frederic.

Hello,
 
Thank you to Daniel, webmaster of www.354th.com for his help.
This P-51 belonged to Lt. Charles F. Gumm and was nicknamed “Toni”, the first name of his daughter. This man did not hesitate to make the sacrifice of his life to save English civilians.
Look at this link : : http://www.homestead.com/354thfightergroup/cfgumm.html
 
Best regards,
Frederic.

I'd like to point out that the names assigned by crewmembers to their aircraft are, indeed, just that. They are names. It's incorrect to call them nicknames. 
At the time he was credited with his first air-to-air victory on December 16, 1943, P-51B Mustang 1st Lt. Charles F. "Chuck" Gumm, Jr., was flying with a Lt. Talbot.
I would like to learn Talbot's exact rank and full name, and anything else I can find out about him.
Bob D.
 
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