43-28760 Pretty Mickey

A P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Pretty Mickey" of the of the 364th Fighter Group. media-400996.jpg FRE 3196 P-38J-15-LO, s/n 43-28760, coded 5E-M nicknamed "Pretty Mickey" assigned to the 385th Fighter Squadron, 364th Fighter Group. Roger Freeman Collection

Updated a/c and unit information

Object Number - FRE 3196 - P-38J-15-LO, s/n 43-28760, coded 5E-M nicknamed "Pretty Mickey" assigned to the 385th Fighter Squadron, 364th Fighter Group.

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Units served with

People

John W Wittgreve

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 364th Fighter Group 385th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-758141
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

France 25 May 1944

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Updated nickname

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Sources

MACR 5273 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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