44-20149
[ The 371st FG’s nickname was “Frisky”. ]
Details about the mission
Object Number - UPL 17388 - From “The Story of the 371st Fighter Group in the E.T.O.,” Army & Navy Publishers, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1946. [ The 371st FG’s nickname...
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Units served with
![Lieutenant Colonel Jim Daley of the 371st Fighter Group climbs out of his P-47 Thunderbolt after a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 11 Aug 1944.' [stamp] and '349044.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'MEET LT COL DALEY OF 9TH AIR FORCE FIGHTER GROUP NO BASE IN NORMANDY. Photo shows: Lt Col Jim Daley gets out of his Thunderbolt. He is the group deputy CO and comes from Amarillo, texas.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-457068.jpg.webp?itok=L-roECB8)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 371st Fighter Group 405th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19124617 and O-710733
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 14 January 1945
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Hatten, near Haguenau, France | 14 April 1945 | Shot down by Me109 - Pilot Jack T. McWilliams Killed in Action |