44-72481 Buzzin Cuzzin
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Object Number - UPL 6791 - Bill Spengler (center), pilot of P-51 Buzzin' Cuzzin, crew chief Staff Sergeant Deltner D Suess (Left) and armorer Cpl. Vernon C Nelson (Right).
Originally assigned to Captain Harold T Barnaby of Waco, TX, it was reassigned to Lieutenant William B Spengler, Chicago, IL, on Barnaby being transferred to 8th Fighter Command.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: VIII Fighter Command 83rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18007358 / T-190463 / O-2044857
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 83rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16079821 / O-832732
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 83rd Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Departed USA |
10 February 1945 | Departed USA for ETO service |