44-72366 Hubert

media-6391.jpeg UPL 6391 (L-R) René L Burtner Jr, Robert D Erwin and Bert M Montague pose by the tail of Captain Burtner's P-51D, serial number 44-72366 coded IV-D of the 369th Fighter Squadron, which was nicknamed "Hubert" from the cartoon character of the same name. The horizontal stripes on the tail fin indicate that René was a flight leader and are a pre-war embelishment that was reintroduced after VE Day.

Added photo via René L Burtner

Object Number - UPL 6391 - (L-R) René L Burtner Jr, Robert D Erwin and Bert M Montague pose by the tail of Captain Burtner's P-51D, serial number 44-72366 coded IV-D of the...

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René L Burtner

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 369th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14137233 / O-822094
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Departed USA

10 February 1945 Received by AAF and departed to 8th Air Force

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Gained

Wretham, Thetford, Norfolk IP24, UK 13 March 1945 Received by 359th Fighter Group from 2nd Strategic Air Depot

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First Combat Mission

17 March 1945 Piloted by Captain Burtner who flew as Blue 1 in the mission to fulfill Field Order Number 1774a.

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Added data from my and Ted damick databases.

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Added aircraft and association.

44-72366: Gallery (3 items)

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