44-15527 Chi-Lassie
Object Number - UPL 24017 - Lt. George A Behling Jr, [ Chicago IL ], 362nd Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-15527 G4-J “Chi Lassie”. Chi indicated Lt. Behling’s Home Town.This...
Assigned to 362FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) bomber escort Derben, engaging enemy fighters, wingman blacked out during dive pullout and left his lead uncovered. Shot down in melee 14-Jan-45 - Lt George A Behling Jr POW MACR 11871.
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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
- Service Numbers: 16138130 / O-826607
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Berlin, Germany | 14 January 1945 | Failed to Return (FTR) bomber escort Derben, engaging enemy fighters, wingman blacked out during dive pullout and left his lead uncovered. Shot down 20 miles NW Berlin in melee 14-Jan-45 - Lt George A Behling Jr POW MACR 11871. |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
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Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Leiston IP16, UK | Assigned to 362FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF. |
