44-11675

media-36854.jpeg UPL 36854 "North American P-51 (A/C No. 411675) of the 78th Fighter Group crash-landed at 8th Air Force Station F-357 in Duxford, England. 11 February 1945."

Object Number - UPL 36854 - "North American P-51 (A/C No. 411675) of the 78th Fighter Group crash-landed at 8th Air Force Station F-357 in Duxford, England. 11 February 1945."

Assigned to 369FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-830318
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Places

Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Duxford UK 11 February 1945 Crash landed 11-Feb-45 - Lt. Harry L Roe.

Manufactured

Inglewood, CA Built at North American.

Assigned

Wretham, UK Assigned to 369FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF.

Assigned

Duxford UK Transferred to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

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ContributorAl_Skiff
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