44-11750 Lonesome Polecat Jr.
On February 24, 1945, this aircraft took part in an escort mission of bombers to Bremen. Flown by Second Lieutenant Sylvester Joseph Evans, it had taken off from American airbase A.84 Chièvres in Belgium. During this mission, the P-51K Mustang 44-11750 'Lonesome Polecat Jr.' was fired upon by German flak about 3 kilometers southeast of the Amsterdamsche Veld. Second Lieutenant Sylvester Joseph Evans made a belly landing, which he survived. The plane was shot on fire by other fighter planes. The pilot was made POW.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 328th Fighter Squadron 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 328th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-747676
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 24 February 1945 |
Revisions
https://www.slodrenthe.nl/p-51k-mustang-44-11750/ --> website of foundation 'Stichting Luchtoorlog Onderzoek Drenthe' who placed a information panel near the crashlocation.
MACR 12624 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database