42-106924 Salem Representative
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UPL 20654
Lt Ralph L "Kidd" Hofer (Salem, MO) of the 334th Fighter Squadron and his dog 'Duke' standing on the wing of P-51B 42-106924 QP-L "Salem Representative".
AAM DB
Assigned to 334 FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. One-time personal aircraft of Lt Ralph Kidd Hofer in May 1944.
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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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-2045177
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-792182
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36175455
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | 17 July 1944 | Taxi accident Debden 17-Jul- 44 - Lt Herbert Vander Vate Jr. Cat 5 damage. |
Assigned |
Debden, UK | Assigned to 334 FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. |