44-13719 Pitter Pat
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FRE 3188
P-51 Mustangs nicknamed "Sweet Helen II", (G4-U, serial number 44-13334) nicknamed "Wee Willy II", (serial number 44-13719) and (serial number 44-13596) of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group fly in formation.
Roger Freeman Collection
Roger Freeman Photo.
Assigned to 362FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) escort to Kassell 30-Dec-44 hit by flak and crashed 10 East of Koblenz Lt Harold D Chandler KIA MACR 11172.
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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: O-708656
- Highest Rank: Flight Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 362nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-763449
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Koblenz, Germany | 30 December 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) escort to Kassell 30-Dec-44 hit by flak and crashed 10 East of Koblenz Lt Harold D Chandler KIA MACR 11172. |
Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
Delivered |
Edwards AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Leiston IP16, UK | Assigned to 362FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF. |