43-6757 | American Air Museum

43-6757 Oily Boid

Assigned to 369FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

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Units served with

Three P-51 Mustangs of the 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group fly together in formation. The aircraft foreground to background are: (IV-P, serial number 44-14543) nicknamed "Precious Pat", piloted by Lieutenant Ralston; (IV-Z, serial number 44-15007) piloted by Lieutenant Klem; and (IV-D, serial number 44-15394). First handwritten caption on reverse: 'November 15 1944- 369th FS Lts. Ralston (P), Klem (Z), [illegible] (D).' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '15/11/44 369th Fighter Squadron, 3

359th Fighter Group

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

The insignia of the 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group.

369th Fighter Squadron

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

From left to right: Captain Walker L. Boone, Flight Officer Manuel S. Martinez and Flight Officer Gerry E. Brasher, pilots of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, sit on the bonnet of a jeep at Duxford air base. Passed for publication 28 October 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolts - the "Guardian Angels" of Flying Fortresses. Here are pictures of Thunderbolts P-47s, the famous American fighter planes, which escort Flying Fortresses on their daylight missions over Occupied Europe. Pho

78th Fighter Group

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

82nd Fighter Squadron

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

People

Robert J Booth

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 359th Fighter Group 369th Fighter Squadron
Service Numbers: 16049571 / O-673981
Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Robert William Campbell

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 359th Fighter Group 369th Fighter Squadron
Service Numbers: O-687230
Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
Role/Job: Fighter pilot

Edwin Milliron

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 83rd Fighter Squadron
Service Numbers: O-716195
Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
Role/Job: Pilot

Places

Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'

Duxford

Site type: Airfield
Known as: "Duckpond"

Three P-51 Mustangs of the 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group fly together in formation. The aircraft foreground to background are: (IV-P, serial number 44-14543) nicknamed "Precious Pat", piloted by Lieutenant Ralston; (IV-Z, serial number 44-15007) piloted by Lieutenant Klem; and (IV-D, serial number 44-15394). First handwritten caption on reverse: 'November 15 1944- 369th FS Lts. Ralston (P), Klem (Z), [illegible] (D).' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '15/11/44 369th Fighter Squadron, 3

East Wretham

Site type: Airfield

Events

Event	Location	Date	Description
Crashed	Duxford, Cambs	20 February 1945	Take Off Accident due to Engine Failure Duxford/Sta 357 Cat 4 damage Lt Edwin E Milliron, 20-Feb-45. P-51B 43-6757 - 82FS 78FG 8AF
Manufactured	Inglewood, CA, USA		Built at North American.
Delivered	California, USA		Delivered to USAAF.
Assigned	Wretham, Thetford IP24, UK		Assigned to 369FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF.
Other Transferred	Duxford, Cambridge CB22, UK		Transferred to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

Revisions

Date22 Dec 2016 10:13:01

ContributorAl_Skiff

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Sources

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