44-14221 Ridge Runner III
Object Number - UPL 20754 - Maj. Pierce W McKennon, [Fort Smith AR]. 335th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-14221 WD-A "Ridge Runner II".
Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. One-time personal aircraft of Major Pierce W McKennon.
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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: 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-726394
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-695193
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885562
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot / Squadron Commander
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-469549
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crashed |
Oberwiesenfeld, 80809 München, Germany | 17 July 1945 | Landing Accident Oberweisenfeld/R-74 Cat 3 damage, pilot Lt William D Henderson, 17-Jul-45. 335FS 4FG 8AF. |
