44-72233 Cutie

Assigned to HQ Sqn, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Whilst strafing an aerodrome in Germany in P-51D 44-72233, the explosion of the 3rd Me262 destroyed took out the engine. Lt Col Richard E Conner managed to glide the aircraft to no-mans land east of the Oder river. He evaded (EVD) capture and was returned from Russia three days after wars end. 21-Mar-45.

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Richard Ellis Conner

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron 84th Fighter Squadron Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (78th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: 14042220 / O-428003
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

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Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'

Duxford

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Oder 21 March 1945 Engine failed, hit by explosive debris. Crashed laned east of the Oder river.

Manufactured

Long Beach, CA, USA Built at North American.

Delivered

Beale AFB, CA, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Duxford, Cambridge CB22, UK Assigned to HQ Sqn, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

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Sources

http://www.littlefriends.co.uk/search/
Aces of the 78th Fighter Group By Thomas McKelvey Cleaver