42-106749

Assigned to 370FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 356FS, 354FG, 9AF USAAF. Suffered Structural Failure Colchester, Essex pilot Lt Joseph W Litherland killed in Action (KIA).

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 369th Fighter Squadron 370th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36038434 / O-673982
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 354th Fighter Group 356th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 38420730 / O-708715
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Colchester, UK 25 September 1944 Killed in Structural Failure Colchester, Essex Cat 5 damage Lt Joseph W Litherland, 25-Sep-44. P-51B15 42-106749 - 356FS 354FG 9AF

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.

Other

Transferred

Headcorn Aerodrome, Shenley Farm Cottages, Headcom, Ashford TN27 9HX, UK Transferred to 356FS, 354FG, 9AF USAAF.

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