44-15315 Don Helen Miss ETO
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UPL 27421
North American P-51D "Don Helen" of the 353rd Fighter Group returns to its base in England after a mission over enemy installations in Europe.
NARA Ref 342-FH-3A06124-69098AC.
NARA Ref 342-FH-3A06124-69098AC.
Assigned to 352FS, 353rd FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 505FS, 339FG, 8AF USAAF.
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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
- 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: 353rd Fighter Group 352nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13169988 / O-830398
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group 505th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32631730
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group 505th Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group 505th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-823084
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Women's Army Corps 3rd Air Division
- Highest Rank: Corporal (RAF)
- Role/Job: WAC
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Fowlmere, Royston SG8, UK | 22 March 1945 | Take Off Accident Ground Loop Fowlmere/Sta 37 Cat 3 damage F/O John F Rice, 22-Mar-45. P-51D15 44-15315 - 505FS 339FG 8AF. |
Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Raydon, Ipswich IP7, UK | Assigned to 352FS, 353rd FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Fowlmere, Royston SG8, UK | Transferred to 505FS, 339FG, 8AF USAAF. |
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