The original 'Sweet and Lovely' in front was flown by Lt. Cuthbert A. 'Bill' Pattillo of the 487th FS, 352nd FG, while 'Little Rebel' (N5551D) at the rear was flown by his brother Lt. Charles C. 'Buck' Pattillo of the 486th FS, 352nd FG at Bodney in Norfolk.