41-6206
San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive
Object Number - UPL 17412 - Thunderbolt P-47C-2-RE 41-6206 'WD-H' 335th FS, 4th FG, 8th AF. Went on to be transferred to 551st FTS, 495th FTG, 8th AF.
Thunderbolt P-47C-2-RE 41-6206 'WD-H' 335th FS, 4th FG, 8th AF. Later on strength with 551st FTS, 495th FTG, 8th AF. Crashed 1 mile east of Condover, Shropshire, during local aerobatics training flight, Cat 5 damage DBR. Pilot Charles R Griffin KIFA, 2-2-44.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 359th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (359th Fighter Group) No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885196
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 495th Fighter Group 551st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 10601316
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
![Three P-51 Mustangs of the 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group fly together in formation. The aircraft foreground to background are: (IV-P, serial number 44-14543) nicknamed "Precious Pat", piloted by Lieutenant Ralston; (IV-Z, serial number 44-15007) piloted by Lieutenant Klem; and (IV-D, serial number 44-15394). First handwritten caption on reverse: 'November 15 1944- 369th FS Lts. Ralston (P), Klem (Z), [illegible] (D).' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '15/11/44 369th Fighter Squadron, 3](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377226.jpg.webp?itok=RQw6Mu-P)
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Condover, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5, UK | 2 February 1944 | Crashed 1 mile east of Condover, Shropshire, during local aerobatics training flight, Cat 5 damage DBR. Pilot Charles R Griffin KIFA, 2-2-44. |
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Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built by Republic. | |
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Delivered |
United States | To USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | Assigned to 335th FS, 4th FG, 8th AF. | |
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Other Transferred |
Wretham, Thetford, Norfolk IP24, UK | Transferred to 551st FTS, 495th FTG, 8th AF. | |
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Other Shipped Overseas |
Merseyside, UK | Shipped to ETO. |
Revisions
ContributorAl_Skiff
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