43-6717
Note the fighter's Spitfire-type rear view mirror.
Personal research & 4th Fighter Group 'Debden Eagles' by Chris Bucholtz.
Object Number - UPL 15410 - Wear on the tail of 1st Lt Robert Hills' P-51B Mustang is clearly evident, as it sits at dispersal at Debden in 1944. Note the fighter's...
This aircraft was assigned to the 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group in May 1944 it was the one-time personal aircraft of 1st Lt Robert Robert Hills of the 334th Fighter Squadron. It was eventually withdrawn from use three months later after suffering irreparable battle damage.
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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: 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-2044975, T-190805
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-2044976, T-19080
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Withdrawn from service |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | Withdrawn from service - battle damage. | |
|
Other Assigned |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | Assigned to 334FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. |
