44-14988 Hubert
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UPL 6395
Captain Robert W Hopkins of the 369th Fighter Squadron in front of the second P-51D to be named "Hubert" by Captain. René L Burtner. This aircraft is P-51D-15-NA serial number 44-14988, previously assigned to Lietenant Colonel Roy W Evans as IV-E.
AAM DB Photo.
P-51D Mustang 44-14988 'Herbert' Assigned to 369th FS, 359th FG, 8th AF, Roy William Evans assigned A/C. 26-11-44 Damaged Bf109 Kassel pilot Roy W Evans. 26-11-44. Destroyed Bf109 Kassel pilot Roy W Evans.
Lost on mission 875 - 9th Mar 45 - engine failure pilot Lt. Arthur B Morris bailed safely Frinton-on-Sea, RTD.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 359th Fighter Group 369th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14137233 / O-822094
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 359th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (359th Fighter Group) No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885196
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 359th Fighter Group 361st Fighter Group 369th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14102405 / O-815368
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 9 March 1945
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other E/A Damaged |
Kassel, Germany | 26 November 1944 | Damaged Bf109 Kassel pilot Roy W Evans. 26-11-44. |
Other E/A Kill |
Kassel, Germany | 26 November 1944 | Destroyed Bf109 Kassel pilot Roy W Evans. 26-11-44. |
Crashed |
Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, UK | 9 March 1945 | Lost on mission 875 - 9th Mar 45 - engine failure pilot Lt. Arthur B Morris bailed safely Frinton-on-Sea, RTD. |
Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built by North American. | |
Delivered |
United States | To USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Wretham, Thetford, Norfolk IP24, UK | Assigned to 369th FS, 359th FG, 8th AF. |