42-103222

media-17744.jpeg UPL 17744 F-6C (P-51C) 42-103222 Lt. Stanley Canner of the 12th TRS was piloting this Mustang over German occupied territory in France 14 July 1944 when he was shot down by Bf 109s. See MACR 6662 and Escape & Evasion Report 1203.

Neil Canner

Object Number - UPL 17744 - F-6C (P-51C) 42-103222 Lt. Stanley Canner of the 12th TRS was piloting this Mustang over German occupied territory in France 14 July 1944 when he was...

Whilst on return from armed recon to Montague, jumped by Fw190's and shot down, pilot 1st Lt Stanely L Canner baled out and evaded capture, with the assistance of the Maquis until their area was overrun by freindly forces. MACR 6662. 14-7-44.

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 10th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Group 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-796286
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Failed to Return (FTR)

Sainte-Marie aux Anglais, 14270 Le Mesnil-Mauger, France 14 July 1944 - 14 July 1944 Whilst on return from armed recon to Montague, jumped by Fw190's and shot down, pilot 1st Lt Stanely L Canner baled out in the area of St Marie Aux Anglaise and evaded capture, with the assistance of the Maquis until their area was overrun by friendly forces. MACR 6662. 14-7-44.

Manufactured

Long Island, New York, USA Built by North American.

Delivered

United States To USAAF.

Other

Shipped Overseas

Merseyside, UK Shipped Overseas to ETO.

Assigned

Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20, UK 12th Tactical Recon Sqn, 67th Photographic Recon Grp, XIX Tactical Air Command.

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Sources

MACR 6662 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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