44-11358

Assigned to 83FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 83rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13116220 / O-830136
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter 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.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Sandweiler, Luxembourg 20 February 1945 Landing Accident Sandweiler/A-97 Cat 3 damage Lt Marvin C Bigelow, 20-Feb-45. P-51K1 44-11358 - 83FS 78FG 8AF.

Manufactured

Dallas, TX, USA Built at North American.

Delivered

Texas, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Duxford, Cambridge CB22, UK Assigned to 83FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.