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UPL 29362
Capt. James W Browning, [ Syracuse, KS ] 363rd Fighter Squadron. P-51B 43-6563 B6-P "Gentleman Jim".
Assigned to 363FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) 10-Jun-44. Pilot Lt John K Childs Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 5622.
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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 363rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17064844 / O-740361
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16061165 / O-758943
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
France | 10 June 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) 10-Jun-44. Pilot Lt John K Childs Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 5622. |
Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
Delivered |
Beale AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Leiston IP16, UK | Assigned to 363FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF. |