42-106650
Lt. Col. James Averell Clark's P-51 Mustang QP-W, Serial No. 42-0106650.
Personal research & 'The Debden Eagles' by Garry L. Fry.
Object Number - UPL 14323 - 7 June 1944. Lt. Col. James Averell Clark's P-51 Mustang QP-W, Serial No. 42-0106650.
One-time aircraft of Lt. Col. James Averell Clark. A/C last seen while the group was climbing to meet 50-75 inbound German fighters over Budapest. Pilot Lt Thomas Sharp could not get tanks to drop, he was ordered to return to base. He was not heard from again. KIA. MACR 6798.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (4th Fighter Group) No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885106
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot; Deputy Commanding Officer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-759091
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Hungary | 2 July 1944 - 2 July 1944 | A/C last seen while the group was climbing to meet 50-75 inbound German fighters over Budapest. Pilot Lt Thomas Sharp could not get tanks to drop, he was ordered to return to base. He was not heard from again. KIA. MACR 6798. |
