44-14175 Cherry
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FRE 1442
P-51 Mustang (CY-Q, serial number 44-14175), named "Cherry", of the 343rd Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group. This aircraft was flown by First Lieutenant Richard G. Gibbs, who flew with the 55th FG between December 1944 and May 1945.
Roger Freeman Collection
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
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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: 55th Fighter Group 343rd Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 3 March 1945 |