42-75226
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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.
NARA Ref 3A11484-3A12647.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Air base
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- 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
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 22 February 1944 |
Revisions
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Changes
Sources
MACR 2670 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database