43-6580 Helen II
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UPL 23329
1st Lt Clarence R Barger and his P-51 Mustang, "Hellen II" 354FS, 355FG, 8AF.
Assigned to 354FS, 355FG, 8AF USAAF. Personal aircraft of 1st Lt Clarence R Barger. Crashed due to engine failure Debden 18-Dec-44 Lt Donald V Galer. Written off.
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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: 355th Fighter Group 354th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 10601405 / T-223077 / O-2045165
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 355th Fighter Group 354th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (355th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-720836
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 355th Fighter Group 354th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14119971
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Debden, Saffron Walden CB11, UK | 18 December 1944 | Crashed engine failure Cat 4 damage 18-Dec-44 - written off Lt Donald V Galer. |
Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Steeple Morden, Royston SG8, UK | Assigned to 354FS, 355FG, 8AF USAAF. |