44-14612 Hot Shot
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FRE 3141
P-51 Mustangs, including (G4-Z, serial number 44-14612) nicknamed "Hot Shot", of the 357th Fighter Group prepare for take off at Lieston. Handwritten caption on reverse: '362nd F.S., 357th F.G., 8th Air Force.'
Roger Freeman Collection
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Assigned 362FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF.
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Units served with
- 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: 357th Fighter Group 362nd Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Crashed |
Leiston IP16, UK | 5 June 1945 | Taxiing Accident Leiston/Sta 373 Cat 3 damage Lt Robert J White, P-51D 44-14612 - 362FS 357FG 8AF |
Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Leiston IP16, UK | Assigned 362FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF. |
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