44-14487 Mary Lou

Coded to commemorate Gerorge E. Preddy after his death. Assigned to 487FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF.

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Units served with

People

James Leslie Crawford

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 487th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14191955 / O-829943
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

George Earl Preddy

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 328th Fighter Squadron 487th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (352nd Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-430846
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot/Squadron Commander

Places

Aerial photograph of Bodney airfield, looking south east, the barrack sites are in the top centre of the image, 8 June 1945. Photograph taken by No. 542 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/369. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Bodney

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Royal Air Force Bodney

Events

Event Location Date Description

Manufactured

Inglewood, CA, USA Built at North American.

Delivered

Beale AFB, CA, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Bodney, Thetford IP26 5BX, UK Assigned to 487FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF.

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