41-6532 Cali Kid

Assigned to 84FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Personal aircraft of Major Ralph F Himes. Transferred war weary to 552FTS, 495FTG, 8AF USAAF. A/C abandoned due to explosion, crashed Shelcott Farm, Montford.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 495th Fighter Training Group 56th Fighter Group 552nd Fighter Training Squadron 61st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 39198892 / O-711911
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Highest Rank: Major

Places

Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Montford, Shrewsbury SY4, UK 11 August 1944 Baled Out due to Explosion Shelcott Farm, Montford Cat 5 damage 2nd Lt Fred H Barrett, 11-Aug-44. 552FTS 495FTG 8AF

Manufactured

Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA Built at Republic.

Delivered

New York, NY, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Duxford, Cambridge CB22, UK Assigned to 84FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

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Transferred

Atcham, Shrewsbury, UK Transferred war weary to 552FTS, 495FTG, 8AF USAAF.