42-75226

media-23968.jpeg UPL 23968 Major Walter C Beckham of the 351st Ftr Sq, 353rd FG with his P-47D "Little Demon II" (42-75226), shortly after his 18th - and final - aerial victory. A week later, he would be knocked down by flak on 22 February 1944 over Ostheim, and would remain a guest of the Luftwaffe for the duration of the war in Europe.

NARA Ref 3A11484-3A12647.

Object Number - UPL 23968 - Major Walter C Beckham of the 351st Ftr Sq, 353rd FG with his P-47D "Little Demon II" (42-75226), shortly after his 18th - and final - aerial...

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Ace pilot Major Walter C. Beckham of the 351st Fighter Squadron, 353rd Fighter Group, in front of P-47 Thunderbolt (YJ-X, serial number 42-8476), named "Little Demon". Beckham was flying this aircraft when he failed to return from a mission to Germany on 22 February 1944. He was held as a prisoner of war until the end of war in Europe.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14013487 / O-430771
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 22 February 1944

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MACR 2670 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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