44-13345 Mary Ann
Object Number - UPL 29589 - North American P-51D-5-NA Mustang CF-I [Bar] "Mary Ann" - 44-13345 Force Landed Sweden 1944. In the background sits 42-106854 on her belly.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 364th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-695152
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Force Landed in Sweden |
Lomma, Sweden | 25 August 1944 | Pilot had engine trouble from take off but continued the mission. Engine quit completely near target. He was able to restart it but not at full power. Landing in Sweden or becoming POW were the only options he believed he had. |
Revisions
Contributor466thHistorian
Changes
Sources
"To War with The Yoxford Boys" - Merle C. Olmstead, page 107
https://www.forcedlandingcollection.se/USAAFe/USAAF123-440825-maryann.h…
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources
MACR 7947 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database
