44-13386 Miss Janet
Assigned to 368FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. Shot down by flak batteries whilst strafing road traffic. Crashed at Vieux Manoir on 2-Aug-44, pilot Lt Robert W Hawkinson Evaded EVD. MACR 7734.
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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 368th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-674367
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 359th Fighter Group 368th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-418437
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Vieux Manoir, 29410, France | 2 August 1944 | Shot down by flak batteries whilst strafing road traffic. Crashed at Vieux Manoir on 2-Aug-44, pilot Lt Robert W Hawkinson Evaded EVD. MACR 7734. |
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359th Fighter Group by Jack H Smith.