UPL 14305
IMAGENorth American P-51B Mustang QP-E, Serial No. 42-106767, flown by Lt. Herbert J. Blanchfield was one of the first natural metal finish Mustangs to join the 4th Fighter Group in May 1944. On 9 May 1944, Lt. Blanchfield was shot down in this aircraft and became a POW.
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Units
- 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: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12021235 / R122589 (RCAF) / T-190607 / O-2044916
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield