44-14781 Don Helen
Object Number - UPL 40350 - "North American P-51 "Don Helen" of the 353rd Fighter Group returns to its base in England after a mission over enemy installations in Europe."
Assigned to 351FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) escort to Ruhland; chasing Me109 with Lt Harry Gilmer at 22,000ft through bomber formation, when hit by flak. Last seen going down vertical at 15,000ft. 2-Mar-45 pilot Lt John W. Rohrs Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 12862
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Air base
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-700283
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-1055713
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 2 March 1945
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Wittenburg, Germany | 2 March 1945 - 2 March 1945 | Failed to Return (FTR) escort to Ruhland; hit by flak, crashed Wittenburg area. Lt John W. Rohrs Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 12862 |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA | Built at North American. | |
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Assigned |
Raydon, UK | Assigned to 351FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF. |
