44-15315 Don Helen Miss ETO

media-27421.jpeg UPL 27421 North American P-51D "Don Helen" of the 353rd Fighter Group returns to its base in England after a mission over enemy installations in Europe.

NARA Ref 342-FH-3A06124-69098AC.

Object Number - UPL 27421 - North American P-51D "Don Helen" of the 353rd Fighter Group returns to its base in England after a mission over enemy installations in...

Assigned to 352FS, 353rd FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 505FS, 339FG, 8AF USAAF.

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People

339th/505th Pilot John J Rice 20 Mar 45 - VED 20 Jul 45.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 339th Fighter Group 505th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-63521
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Fowlmere, Royston SG8, UK 22 March 1945 Take Off Accident Ground Loop Fowlmere/Sta 37 Cat 3 damage F/O John F Rice, 22-Mar-45. P-51D15 44-15315 - 505FS 339FG 8AF.

Manufactured

Inglewood, CA, USA Built at North American.

Delivered

California, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Raydon, Ipswich IP7, UK Assigned to 352FS, 353rd FG, 8AF USAAF.

Assigned

Fowlmere, Royston SG8, UK Transferred to 505FS, 339FG, 8AF USAAF.

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