43-6506
Object Number - UPL 24067 - Major John R. "Muscles" Bennett with his P-51B 43-6506, HO-Y, 487th FS, 352nd FG.
Assigned to 487FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF. Personal aircraft of Major John R 'Muscles' Bennett. Transferred to 555FTS, 496FTG, 8AF USAAF.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 487th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15074751 / O-732132
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Goxhill, Barrow-upon-Humber DN19, UK | 18 October 1944 | Landing Accident Goxhill/Sta 345 Cat 3 damage Lt Robert L Schliecker, 18-Oct-44. P-51B 43-6506W - 555FS 496FG 8AF |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
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Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Bodney, Thetford IP26, UK | Assigned to 487FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
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Other Transferred |
Goxhill, Barrow-upon-Humber DN19, UK | Transferred to 555FTS, 496FTG, 8AF USAAF. |