44-72937 Gentleman Jim
Assigned to 363FS, 357FG, 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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17064844 / O-740361
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 490th Bomb Group 850th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-929372
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Eglin AFB, FL 32542, USA | 17 July 1952 | Baled Out due to Engine Failure Aux Fld #2, Eglin AFB, Florida Cat 4 damage Lt Frank Henry Hemmen, 17-Jul-52. F-51D 44-72937 - 187FBSq 140FBGp TAC. |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
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Delivered |
Beale AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Leiston IP16, UK | Assigned to 363FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF. |