44-11653

media-22322.jpeg UPL 22322 Lt. Robert B Abernathy [Glen Alpine, NC]. 82nd Fighter Squadron. P-51K 44-11653 MX-M.

Object Number - UPL 22322 - Lt. Robert B Abernathy [Glen Alpine, NC]. 82nd Fighter Squadron. P-51K 44-11653 MX-M.

Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Personal aircraft of 1st Lt Robert B Abernathy.

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14148080
  • Highest Rank: Flight Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-830084
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Places

Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Duxford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB22, UK 24 March 1945 Ground Looped Duxford Cat 3 damage, pilot Lt Alvin M Rosenberg. 82FS, 78FG, 8AF.

Manufactured

Dallas, TX, USA Built at North American Aviation.

Delivered

Texas, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Duxford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB22, UK Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

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