44-14975
Object Number - UPL 40386 - P-51D's of 77FS, 20FG in formation early 45. 44-14975 LC-K Lt Charlo, 44-15605 LC-M Lt Richard Morris, 44-15321LC-S Capt Reynolds.
Assigned to 77FS, 20FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Madgeburg 19-Feb-45;
Hit a tree with left wing whilst pulling out of a strafing attack on locomotive 5 miles north of Northeim. Lt Robert Murrell Killed in Action (KIA) MACR 12498
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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: 20th Fighter Group 77th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16044806 / O-674061
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Kingscliffe, Apethorpe
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
5 miles Nth Northeim, Germany | 19 February 1945 - 19 February 1945 | Failed to Return (FTR) Madgeburg 19-Feb-45; Hit a tree strafing a locomotive 5 miles Nth of Northeim. Lt Robert Murrell KIA MACR 12498 |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA | Built at North American. | |
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Assigned |
Kings Cliffe, UK | Assigned to 77FS, 20FG, 8AF USAAF. |
