43-6886 Myrt/ Kay
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UPL 16547
P-51B serial number 43-6886 assigned to Lieutenant Leonard B Fuller. Photo taken prior to crew panel being added to area in front of canopy and nickname "Kay" being added to nose. This aircraft was lost on 7th June 1944 when being flown by 2nd Lieutenant Harwood H Harrell who evaded capture.
Uploaded photo of Lt. Fuller's P-51F 43-6886 OS-E "Kay".
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Units served with
- 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: 355th Fighter Group 357th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-694235
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 355th Fighter Group 357th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-692677
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 355th Fighter Group 357th Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
France | 7 June 1944 |