44-64081 The Body's Bastard
Assigned to 2nd Scouting Force, 8AF USAAF.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 355th Fighter Group 4th Fighter Group 2nd Scouting Force 335th Fighter Squadron 4th Mobile Reclamation and Repair Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15195190 / O-802972
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
![P-51 Mustangs of the 355th Fighter Group break formation, ready for landing, over the ground support vehicles and control tower of Steeple Morden Airfield. Image signed on reverse with the approval of station censor. Handwritten caption on reverse: '355 FG Steeple Morden, Control Tower, read crew + P41 [sic] group peeling off for landing.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377141.jpg.webp?itok=zxxvSLfB)
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Selfridge Angb Airport, Harrison Charter Township, MI 48045, USA | 25 October 1952 | Landing Accident Ground Loop Selfridge AFB, MI. Cat 4 damage, pilot Lt Leo R Beers, 25-Oct-52. 172FISq 4706DefWg |