43-12455 Blythe Spirit

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 362nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-886206
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Places

Aerial photograph of Leiston airfield looking south, the control tower and technical site are to the right, 16 October 1945. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/929. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Shot Down

Approx 10 miles E of St. Quentin, France 1 July 1944 Shot down by Bf 109G-6 flown by Oblt Rudolf Muller of JG 5/3 July 1, 1944 NE of Laon 10 mi E of St Quentin, France.

Revisions

Date
Contributor466thHistorian
Changes
Sources

"To War With The Yoxford Boys" - Merle Olmstead
page 346

Date
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources

MACR 6552 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database