V9817
Westland Lysander Mk IIIa V9817 assigned to 3rd GTTF, 8AF USAAF.
Connections
See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.
Units served with
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Other
Places
![Three P-51 Mustangs of the 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group fly together in formation. The aircraft foreground to background are: (IV-P, serial number 44-14543) nicknamed "Precious Pat", piloted by Lieutenant Ralston; (IV-Z, serial number 44-15007) piloted by Lieutenant Klem; and (IV-D, serial number 44-15394). First handwritten caption on reverse: 'November 15 1944- 369th FS Lts. Ralston (P), Klem (Z), [illegible] (D).' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '15/11/44 369th Fighter Squadron, 3](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377226.jpg.webp?itok=RQw6Mu-P)
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Manufactured |
Yeovil, Somerset, UK | Built at Westland. | |
|
Delivered |
Great Britain, United Kingdom | Delivered to RAF MU. | |
|
Assigned |
Wretham, Thetford, Norfolk IP24, UK | Assigned to 3rd Gunnery & Tow Target Flight, 8AF USAAF. |
Revisions
ContributorAl_Skiff
Changes