41-6214

media-18355.jpeg UPL 18355 Capt Paul M. Ellington of the 335th Ftr Sq, 4th FG prepares to leave following a visit to the 381st BG station of Ridgewell. P-47C 41-6214 was formerly assigned to the 56th FG. Ellington was officially credited with two confirmed aerial victories; he was shot down and taken POW on 4 March 1944 flying P-51B 43-7004, coded WD-U (MACR 3051).

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Object Number - UPL 18355 - Capt Paul M. Ellington of the 335th Ftr Sq, 4th FG prepares to leave following a visit to the 381st BG station of Ridgewell. P-47C 41-6214 was...

P-47C Thunderbolt 41-6214 initially assigned 63rd FS, 56th FG and transferred to 335th FS, 4th FG, 8AF USAAF [Coded WD-F].

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Units served with

335th Fighter Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

4th Fighter Group

Unit Hierarchy: Group
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

56th Fighter Group

Unit Hierarchy: Group
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

63rd Fighter Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Fighter

People

Paul Milton Ellington

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
Service Numbers: O-885200
Highest Rank: Captain
Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Gilbert Owen Halsey

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron 336th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (4th Fighter Group) No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
Service Numbers: O-885131
Highest Rank: Major
Role/Job: Pilot