44-13712 Reluctant Rebel Gentleman Jim
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UPL 29367
Maj. Robert W Foy, [ Van Nuys, CA ], 363rd Fighter Squadron, P-51D 44-13712 B6-V “Reluctant Rebel”.
Assigned to 363FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) 10-Aug-44. Pilot Lt Edward K Simpson Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 7778.
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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 363rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17064844 / O-740361
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters (357th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-745340
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-745529
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
France | 10 August 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) 10-Aug-44. Pilot Lt Edward K Simpson Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 7778. |
Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
Delivered |
Beale AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Leiston IP16, UK | Assigned to 363FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF. |