44-14654 Molly M

media-22615.jpeg UPL 22615 Capt Ralph T Allison, [Arkadelphia, AR]., P-51D 44-14654 LH-S “Molly M”. This aircraft was on lost 24th October 1944, with Lt Robert W Hedler being KIA. Capt Allison’s replacement aircraft was 44-63896 also LH-S and named “Molly M”. On him completing his tour of duty, it was reassigned to Lt Wiley H Grizzle, Jr. who renamed it “The G Nat”. Lt Grizzle was killed in action whilst flying it on 24 March, 1945.

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Object Number - UPL 22615 - Capt Ralph T Allison, [Arkadelphia, AR]., P-51D 44-14654 LH-S “Molly M”. This aircraft was on lost 24th October 1944, with Lt Robert W Hedler...

Assigned to 350FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF. Lost 24-Oct-44 - Lt Robert W Hedler Killed in Action (KIA) MACR 9639.

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People

Ralph Thomas Allison

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 350th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-762441
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Robert W Hedler

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 350th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-800532
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Failed to Return (FTR)

East of Bremen, Germany 24 October 1944 Failed to Return (FTR) strafing mission Bremen. Formation broken up by flak, did not re-join formation.

Assigned

Raydon UK Assigned to 350FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF.

Manufactured

Inglewood, CA Built at North American.

Revisions

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ContributorAl_Skiff
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Relocated nickname information to 'Markings' field.
https://www.fold3.com/image/38219130

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Contributor[email protected]
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Personal photo album of Capt. Ralph Thomas Allison

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Contributor466thHistorian
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http://www.littlefriends.co.uk/353rdfg.php

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ContributorAAM
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MACR 9639 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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Object number: UPL 22615 - Capt Ralph T Allison, [Arkadelphia, AR]., P-51D 44...