44-13837 Jersey Bounce, Miss Marilyn II
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P-51 Mustang (CY-M, serial number 44-13837), named "Miss Marilyn II", of the 343rd Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, July - December 1944. "Miss Marilyn II" was lost over Germany on 24 December 1944 and its pilot Second Lieutenant Kenneth J Mix was killed. See MACR 11082.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 55th Fighter Group 343rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-721490
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 55th Fighter Group 343rd Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32928551
- Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
- Role/Job: Gunner
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 24 December 1944 |
Revisions
ContributorEmily
Changes
Sources
Added markings based on associated media. Additional details from Little Friends
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources
MACR 11082 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database