44-13517 Sebastian Jr

Assigned to 362FS, 377FG, 8AF USAAF. Personal aircraft of Capt Robert H Becker. A/C returned to US upgrade to F-51D configuration.

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 362nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17042783 / O-730333
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 362nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-739239
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Places

Aerial photograph of Leiston airfield looking south, the control tower and technical site are to the right, 16 October 1945. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/929. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Modena, Province of Modena, Italy 12 August 1944 Take Off Accident Madna, Italy Cat 3 damage 1st Lt Maurice F Baker, 12-Aug-44. 362FS 357FG 8AF

Crashed

Eglin AFB, FL 32542, USA 29 November 1950 Take Off Accident Eglin #2 AFB, Florida Cat 3 damage Lt Woodford Sutherland, 29-Nov-50. F-51D 44-13517 - 167FBS 123FBG 9 AF

Crashed

Burlington, NC, USA 11 August 1951 Crashed Belly Landing due to Mechanical Failure Burlington NC Cat 3 damage Lt Harry C Hutton, 11-Aug-51. F-51D 44-13517 - 123AMS 123AMG 9AF

Manufactured

Inglewood, CA, USA Built at North American.

Delivered

California, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Leiston IP16, UK Assigned to 362FS, 377FG, 8AF USAAF.