43-7199
Assigned to 369FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) with Lt Robert J Booth 8-Jun-44; hit by ground fire whilst strafing, bailed out vicinity of Fleche, France POW MACR 5592
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Units served with
![Three P-51 Mustangs of the 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group fly together in formation. The aircraft foreground to background are: (IV-P, serial number 44-14543) nicknamed "Precious Pat", piloted by Lieutenant Ralston; (IV-Z, serial number 44-15007) piloted by Lieutenant Klem; and (IV-D, serial number 44-15394). First handwritten caption on reverse: 'November 15 1944- 369th FS Lts. Ralston (P), Klem (Z), [illegible] (D).' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '15/11/44 369th Fighter Squadron, 3](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377226.jpg.webp?itok=RQw6Mu-P)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 359th Fighter Group 369th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16049571 / O-673981
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
France | 8 June 1944 - 8 June 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) with Lt Robert J Booth 8-Jun-44; hit by ground fire whilst strafing, bailed out vicinity of Fleche, France POW MACR 5592 |
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Assigned |
East Wretham, UK | Assigned to 369FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA | Built at North American. |