42-106647 Big Mac Junior
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UPL 40346
Capt. John Brown and ground crew of the 382nd FS with their P-51B 42-106647 C3-D "Big Mac Junior" in France during July 1944. Tailplane in left of shot is 42-106737.
USAAF Photo.
Assigned to 381FS, 363FG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) 8-Aug-44; strafing boats was hit by flak belly landed vicinity of Quimper pilot Lt John R. Brown EVD A/C strafed and set alight. MACR 7800
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 363rd Fighter Group 382nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-795909
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Odet, 29500 Ergué-Gabéric, France | 8 August 1944 - 8 August 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) 8-Aug-44; strafing boats was hit by flak belly landed vicinity of Quimper pilot Lt John R. Brown EVD A/C strafed and set alight. MACR 7800 |
Assigned |
Staplehurst, UK | Assigned to 381FS, 363FG, 9AF USAAF |