43-6848

Assigned to 364FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF. Personal aircraft of 1st Lt Archie F Bridges.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 364th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14100768 / O-807140
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

Places

Aerial photograph of Leiston airfield looking south, the control tower and technical site are to the right, 16 October 1945. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/929. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Leiston IP16, UK 25 April 1944 Landing accident Leiston 25-Apr-44 1st Lt Archie Bridges.

Manufactured

Inglewood, CA, USA Built at North American.

Delivered

California, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Leiston IP16, UK Assigned to 364FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF.