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UPL 20713
Lt. Enoch [NMI] Jungling, Carlton, OR, 355th Fighter Squadron, P-51D 44-72340 WD-K. Lt. Jungling’s replacement WD-K, a P-51D-20-NA, was lost on 17th May 1945 when post-war replacement pilot, Capt. Richard L Tannerhill, was killed in a crash at Aran Fawddwy, Wales.
Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Lost 17-May-45 Spun in and crashed during a practice flight. Loss believed caused by failure of oxygen system. Crashed Aran Fawddwy mountain, Wales. Pilot Capt Richard L Tannehill killed in action KIA.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-756607
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-726844
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Aran Fawddwy, Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL40, UK | 17 May 1945 | Spun in and crashed during a practice flight. Loss believed caused by failure of oxygen system. Crashed Aran Fawddwy mountain, Wales. Pilot Capt Richard L Tannehill killed in action KIA. |
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