44-11693

media-36856.jpeg UPL 36856 "P-51K-5-NT Mustang (s/n 44-11693) from 84th FS, 78th FG, 8th AF. Lost in landing accident while being flown by Maj. Raymond E. Smith on January 6 ,1945."

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Object Number - UPL 36856 - "P-51K-5-NT Mustang (s/n 44-11693) from 84th FS, 78th FG, 8th AF. Lost in landing accident while being flown by Maj. Raymond E. Smith on January 6...

Assigned to 84FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Lost in landing accident Duxford. Major Raymond E Smith on 6-Jan-45.

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People

Raymond Earl Smith

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 84th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 10445A / O-662685
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot / Ops Officer

Places

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

Duxford, UK 6 January 1945 Lost in landing accident Duxford. Major Raymond E Smith on 6-Jan-45.

Manufactured

Inglewood, CA Built at North American.

Assigned

Duxford, UK Assigned to 84FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

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