41-6183 Red Dog Mike II
It was also the only one of his machines to feature Walt Disney's 'Pluto' (who was tinged scarlet to match the name) on its engine cowling.
Personal research & 4th Fighter Group 'Debden Eagles' by Chris Bucholz.
Object Number - UPL 15179 - (at the time) 1st Lt Louis 'Red Dog' Norley's P-47C Thunderbolt, 41-6183, was the first of his fighters to be adorned with his nickname. It was...
Assigned to 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF, transferred to 23DRS, 2ADG, 9AF USAAF.
One-time personal aircraft of Capt Louis Norley - he claimed a Bf 109 in this fighter on 10 February 1944.
This was the first (of four) aircraft assigned to Louis 'Red Dog' Norley to bear this name. It was also the only one of his machines to feature Walt Disney's 'Pluto' on its engine cowling.
This aircraft actually predated Norley's arrival at Debden, having been with the 4th Fighter Group since January 1943, and not transferring out until February of the following year.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron 335th Fighter Squadron 336th Fighter Squadron 4th Mobile Reclamation and Repair Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-2044420
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron 336th Fighter Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885191
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | 13 December 1943 | Take Offf Accident Debden/Sta 356 Cat 4 damage, pilot Lt Louis H Norley, 13-Dec-43. 336FS 4FG 8AF. |
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Crashed |
Kingston Bagpuize, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13, UK | 15 July 1944 | Crashed Kingston Bagpuise/Sta 403 Cat 5 damage, pilot Lt Vernon R Slorby KIA, 15-Jul-44. 23DRS 2ADG 9AF. |
Revisions
Personal research & 4th Fighter Group 'Debden Eagles' by Chris Bucholtz.
Personal research & 4th Fighter Group 'Debden Eagles' by Chris Bucholtz.
Personal research & 4th fighter Group 'Debden Eagles' by Chris Bucholz.
