42-106673 Hey Rube

media-21873.jpeg UPL 21873 Capt Reuben Simon, [ Los Angeles CA ]. 336th Fighter Squadron. P-51B 42-106673 VF-K "Hey Rube!".

Object Number - UPL 21873 - Capt Reuben Simon, [ Los Angeles CA ]. 336th Fighter Squadron. P-51B 42-106673 VF-K "Hey Rube!".

Assigned to 368FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Personal aircraft of Capt Reuben 'Red' Simon. Collided with Lt Pierini [43-6714] shortly after takeoff, crashed near Chipping Ongar pilot Lt Kenneth B Smith KIA. 7-Jun-44.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 6th Fighter Wing 496th Fighter Training Group 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron 554th Fighter Training Squadron 84th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885474
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-694193
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Jersey Bounce
  • Unit: 42nd Air Depot Group 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron

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Crashed

Chipping Ongar, Ongar, Essex CM5, UK 7 June 1944 Mid Air Collision 3 miles W Chipping Ongar Cat 5 damage, pilot Lt Kenneth B Smith KIA, 7-Jun-44. 336FS 4FG 8AF.

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