43-6945 Wizard Kite, Judy

Staff Sergeant C.R. Wilkinson of the 355th Fighter Group sits in the cockpit of the P-47 Thunderbolt flown by Lieutenant J. Beckman. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Aircraft Serial No: 43-6945, Wilkinson in C/P in Beckman's A/C.' media-377143.jpg FRE 445 Lieutenant Jack M Beckman of the 355th Fighter Group sits in the cockpit of P-51B 43-6945.

Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Aircraft Serial No: 43-6945, Wilkinson in C/P in Beckman's A/C.' Roger Freeman Collection

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Object Number - FRE 445 - Lieutenant Jack M Beckman of the 355th Fighter Group sits in the cockpit of P-51B 43-6945. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Aircraft Serial No:...

On 8 July 1944, P-51 43-6945 was shot down by enemy anti-aircraft fire. It was last sighted south east of Paris. Its pilot James Lowder was killed.

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Staff Sergeant C.R. Wilkinson of the 355th Fighter Group sits in the cockpit of the P-47 Thunderbolt flown by Lieutenant J. Beckman. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Aircraft Serial No: 43-6945, Wilkinson in C/P in Beckman's A/C.'

Jack M Beckman

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 355th Fighter Group 358th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 20743721 / T-223078 / O-2045225
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

James P Lowder

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 355th Fighter Group 358th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-821740
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Ground crew paints a German cross onto a P-51 Mustang of the 358th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group piloted by Lieutenant J. Beckman and whose crew chief was Staff Sergeant C.R. Wilkinson. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Only 1 confirmed air victory 11/44.'

Charles R Wilkinson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 355th Fighter Group 358th Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief

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Failed to Return (FTR)

France 8 July 1944

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ContributorLucy May
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MACR 6793: https://www.fold3.com/image/29101322

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MACR 6793 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

43-6945: Gallery (2 items)

Ground crew paints a German cross onto a P-51 Mustang of the 358th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group piloted by Lieutenant J. Beckman and whose crew chief was Staff Sergeant C.R. Wilkinson. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Only 1 confirmed air victory 11/44.'

Object number: FRE 434 - Ground crew paints a German cross onto a P-51...

Staff Sergeant C.R. Wilkinson of the 355th Fighter Group sits in the cockpit of the P-47 Thunderbolt flown by Lieutenant J. Beckman. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Aircraft Serial No: 43-6945, Wilkinson in C/P in Beckman's A/C.'

Object number: FRE 445 - Lieutenant Jack M Beckman of the 355th Fighter...