44-63166 Ridge Runner II

media-21795.jpeg UPL 21795 The aircraft in the foreground is the North American P-51D 44-63670 WD-O, "T-Wang" piloted by Capt Albert Davis. The second plane is North American P-51D 44-63166 WD-A, "Ridge Runner II" piloted by Major Pierce McKennon.

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Object Number - UPL 21795 - The aircraft in the foreground is the North American P-51D 44-63670 WD-O, "T-Wang" piloted by Capt Albert Davis. The second plane is North American...

Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. One time personal aircraft of Major Pierce W "Mac" McKennon. Shot down in Germany, Returned RTD. Rescued by Lt George Green who landed his Mustang in the field into which McKennon parachuted. 18-Mar-45.

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Pierce Winningham McKennon

  • 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
A cockpit cover of a P-51 Mustang of the 4th Fighter Group, flown by Major Mac McKennon, damaged by a 20mm cannon shell. Handwritten on reverse of caption: 'April 16, 45. Mac's canopy when hit by 20mm on Prague show. Source - J. Sills. 310 KP.'

Joseph B Sills

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant

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18 March 1945 Shot down in Germany, Returned RTD. Rescued by Lt George Green who landed his P-51 in the field into which McKennon parachuted. 18-Mar-45.

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Object number: UPL 21795 - The aircraft in the foreground is the North...