44-13390 Deviless 3rd Big Noise From Winnetka
Photo courtesy Paul D. Bruns.
Archived by Char Baldridge, Historian, 359th Fighter Group Association.
Posted by Janet Fogg, 359th Fighter Group Historian.
Object Number - UPL 38621 - Planning to study architecture at War's end, Lt. Thomas G. Bur enlisted in his hometown of Green Bay, WI, on 3 August 1942. Assigned to the 369th...
Assigned to 369FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. This aircraft was lost when ground looped at East Wretham, Norfolk, on 26-Oct-44.
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![Three P-51 Mustangs of the 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group fly together in formation. The aircraft foreground to background are: (IV-P, serial number 44-14543) nicknamed "Precious Pat", piloted by Lieutenant Ralston; (IV-Z, serial number 44-15007) piloted by Lieutenant Klem; and (IV-D, serial number 44-15394). First handwritten caption on reverse: 'November 15 1944- 369th FS Lts. Ralston (P), Klem (Z), [illegible] (D).' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '15/11/44 369th Fighter Squadron, 3](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377226.jpg.webp?itok=RQw6Mu-P)
- 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: 359th Fighter Group 369th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16115125 / T-61576 / O-1998610
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 359th Fighter Group 368th Fighter Squadron 369th Fighter Squadron 370th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (359th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: 18049470 / O-431124
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
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- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Wretham IP24, UK | 26 October 1944 | Ground Looped East Wretham/Sta 133 Cat 5 damage Lt Thomas G Bur, 26-Oct-44 P-51D 44-13390 - 369FS 359FG 8AF |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | ||
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Delivered |
Beale AFB, CA, USA | ||
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Assigned |
Wretham IP24, UK | Assigned to 369FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. |
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