42-106935

Assigned to 370FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 356FS, 354FG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Periers, France. Strafing horse drawn convoy, hit telegraph and attempted to belly land. Pilot Lt William J Walbrecker Killed in Action (KIA), 26-Jun-44. MACR 6482.

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 370th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-675772
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 354th Fighter Group 356th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12046625 / O-792768
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Failed to Return (FTR)

50190 Périers, France 26 June 1944 Failed to Return [FTR] FRA Lt William J Walbrecker, 26-Jun-44. MACR 6482. P-51B 42-106935 - 354FG 356FS

Manufactured

Inglewood, CA, USA Built at Inglewood.

Delivered

Beale AFB, CA, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Wretham, Thetford IP24 1QX, UK Assigned to 370FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF.

Assigned

Headcorn Aerodrome, Shenley Farm Cottages, Headcom, Ashford TN27 9HX, UK Transferred to 356FS, 354FG, 9AF USAAF.

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Sources

MACR 6482 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database