42-76294 Kalamazoo Gal II
Assigned to 350FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 360FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF.
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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
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- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 495th Fighter Training Group 350th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16057095 / O-665389
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 356th Fighter Group 360th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (365th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-795980
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Manufactured |
Republic Aviation, Farmingdale, NY | Built at Republic. | |
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Assigned |
Raydon, UK | Assigned to 350FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Martlesham Heath, UK | Transferred to 360FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. |