44-14356 Lonesome Polecat

A P-51 Mustang (B6-H, serial number 44-14356) nicknamed "Lonesome Polecat" of the 363rd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B6-H, 44-14356. 3 Feb '45. Photo by (credit) Wm Weith, via Jim Crow.' On reverse: Merle Olmsted Collection [Stamp]. media-400934.jpg FRE 3142 A P-51 Mustang (B6-H, serial number 44-14356) nicknamed "Lonesome Polecat" of the 363rd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B6-H, 44-14356. 3 Feb '45. Photo by (credit) Wm Weith, via Jim Crow.' On reverse: Merle Olmsted Collection [Stamp]. Roger Freeman Collection

Roger Freeman Photo.

Object Number - FRE 3142 - A P-51 Mustang (B6-H, serial number 44-14356) nicknamed "Lonesome Polecat" of the 363rd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on...

Assigned to 363FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF. Lost 26-Feb-45. Lt Roy Anthony bailed safely, landing in and being rescued by Air Sea Recue from the English Channel.

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People

Roy Anthony

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 357th Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron 363rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34941238 / O-828088
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Keehn Landis

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-706594
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Daniel N Myers

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-722140
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Places

Aerial photograph of Leiston airfield looking south, the control tower and technical site are to the right, 16 October 1945. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/929. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Leiston

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Leiston IP16, UK 3 February 1945 Landing Accident Leiston/Sta 373 Cat 3 damage, pilot Lt Daniel N Myers, 3-Feb-45. 363FS 357FG 8AF.

Crashed

English Channel 26 February 1945 Lost 26-Feb-45. Lt Roy Anthony bailed safely, landing in and being rescued by Air Sea Recue from the English Channel.

Manufactured

Inglewood, CA, USA Built at North American Aviation.

Delivered

California, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Leiston IP16, UK Assigned to 363FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF.

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44-14356: Gallery (3 items)

A P-51 Mustang (B6-H, serial number 44-14356) nicknamed "Lonesome Polecat" of the 363rd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B6-H, 44-14356. 3 Feb '45. Photo by (credit) Wm Weith, via Jim Crow.' On reverse: Merle Olmsted Collection [Stamp].

Object number: FRE 3142 - A P-51 Mustang (B6-H, serial number 44-14356)...

P-51 Mustangs (B6-H, serial number 44-14356) nicknamed "Lonesome Polecat" and (serial number 44-15504) of the 363rd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group after a ground collision. 3 February 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: '3 Feb '45. B6-H, Lonesome Polecat, 44-14356. Collision with 44-15504.' On reverse: Merle Olmsted Collection [Stamp].

Object number: FRE 3151 - P-51 Mustangs (B6-H, serial number 44-14356)...

Object number: UPL 22780 - Capt Kheen Landis, [Chicago, IL]., 363rd Fighter...