44-14973 Lady Doris
Uploaded photo supplied by Ray Burwell.
Object Number - UPL 48389 - Capt. Orvil L "Ray" Burwell. 360th Fighter Squadron with an aqua-tinted photo of his P-51D 44-14973 PI-D "Lady Doris".
Assigned to 360FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. Ray Burwell named the aircraft 'Lady Doris' after Doris Clunan from Baton Rouge, LA. The pair had met at a dance in New Orleans and they were engaged to be married before Ray left the United States.
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- 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: 356th Fighter Group 360th Fighter Squadron 3rd Gunnery & Tow Target Flight
- Service Numbers: 19166967 / O-711944
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | ||
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Delivered |
Beale AFB, CA, USA | ||
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Assigned |
Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich, UK | Assigned to 360FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. |
