42-106926

media-38438.jpeg UPL 38438 Lt. Paul H. Bateman enlisted on 18 March 1942 at Fort Bragg, NC. Assigned to the 370th Fighter Squadron in April 1943, he completed his combat tour of duty in July 1944 with 301-1/2 hours and 1-3/4 aerial victories and 1-1/3 ground. Aircraft included P-51B CS-O 42-106926. 359th Fighter Group collection

Photo courtesy Anthony Chardella.
Archived by Char Baldridge, Historian, 359th Fighter Group Association.
Posted by Janet Fogg, 359th Fighter Group Historian.

Object Number - UPL 38438 - Lt. Paul H. Bateman enlisted on 18 March 1942 at Fort Bragg, NC. Assigned to the 370th Fighter Squadron in April 1943, he completed his combat tour...

Assigned to 370FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. Personal aircraft of 1st Lt Paul H Bateman.

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Paul Henry Bateman

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 496th Fighter Training Group 370th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14068770 / O-798083
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

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Manufactured

Inglewood, CA, USA Built at North American.

Delivered

California, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Wretham, Thetford IP24, UK Assigned to 370FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF.

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