42-103341 Spirit of Lufbery

Assigned to 487FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF. Lost 7-Jun-44 - Lt. William C Mulvey KIFA.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 487th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16048090 / O-697547
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 487th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14026064 / O-666426
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

Places

Aerial photograph of Bodney airfield, looking south east, the barrack sites are in the top centre of the image, 8 June 1945. Photograph taken by No. 542 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/369. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Royal Air Force Bodney

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

7 June 1944 P-51B7 42-103341 487FS 352FG 141 8 KCR 5 Mulkey, WilliamC ENG Bury St Edmunds/ 1mi N