Maj. Don Beerbower in his P-51 Mustang “Bonnie B II”. After making his first strafing run on the German airfield in Reims France, Maj. Beerbower would circle around for a second pass in an attempt to take out flak batteries in order to clear the way for the attacking bombers. During this second pass he was shot down and killed. He was 22 years old. At the time of his death Maj. Beerbower was the commander of the 353rd Fighter Squadron and the highest scoring ace of the 9th Air Force.
Maj. Don Beerbower in his P-51 Mustang “Bonnie B II”. After making his first strafing run on the German airfield in Reims France, Maj. Beerbower would circle around for a second pass in an attempt to take out flak batteries in order to clear the way for the attacking bombers. During this second pass he was shot down and killed. He was 22 years old. At the time of his death Maj. Beerbower was the commander of the 353rd Fighter Squadron and the highest scoring ace of the 9th Air Force.
