44-72308 Ridge Runner IV

media-14531.jpeg UPL 14531 1 January 1945 - Pilots of the 335th Fighter Squadron pose for the camera.
TOP ROW L-R: Maj. Pierce W. McKennon (CO), Lt. August W. Rabe, F/O Lucian W. Freeman, Lt. Hugh W. Lindsay, Lt. Thomas H. Elffner, Lt. Calvin W. Willruth, Lt. Mack D. Heaton, Lt. Kenneth Green, Lt. Robert Hunter, Lt. George D. Green and Lt. Robert L. Couse.
SECOND ROW L-R: Lt. Orval C. Miles, Capt. William H. George, Lt. Charles L. Brock, Lt. Herman S. Rasmussen, Lt. Enoch Jungling, Capt. Albert J. Davis, Capt. Sheltoin W. Monroe, Lt. Robert A. Cammer, Lt. Loton D. Jennings and Lt. Robert C. Buchholz.
BOTTOM ROW L-R: Capt George H. Davis, Lt. Charles E. Konsler, Lt. Olin A. Kiser, Lt. Stanley W. Conners, Lt. Robert J. Mabie, Lt. Paul J. Lucas, Lt. David R. Allen, Lt. Henry A. Lee, Lt. Leslie L. Burgess, Lt. Robert C. Hawley, Lt. Charles B. Greenlese and Lt. James E. Halligan, Jr.

Object Number - UPL 14531 - 1 January 1945 - Pilots of the 335th Fighter Squadron pose for the camera. TOP ROW L-R: Maj. Pierce W. McKennon (CO), Lt. August W. Rabe, F/O Lucian...

This aircraft was the last in a series of RIDGE RUNNER's flown by Major Pierce McKennon, CO of the 335th fighter Squadron.

Out fitted with a pair of RAF-style rear-view mirrors - and marked with tow small parachutes near the nose art, denoting McKennon's two bale-outs - this machine was damaged by flak during the 16 April 1945 attack on Prague/Kbely airfield.

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  • 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

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Damaged in combat.

16 April 1945 See biography.

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Personal research & 4th Fighter Group 'Debden Eagles' by Chris Bucholtz.

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