44-13372

The wreck of a P-51D Mustang (QP-B, 44-13372) of the 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, flown by of Lieutenant-Colonel James Clark after crash landing during a test flight by Lieutenant Willard G. Gillette. Official caption on image: "(33SGA168-1)(11-8-44) Crash - P-51D - #44-13372." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Aug. 11, '44. L/Col James Clark's 334 P-51D, crashed on test flt by Lt. Gillette. QP-B, 44-13372. Note small kills by canopy. Source - Woody Jensen.' media-401123.jpg FRE 2326 The wreck of a P-51D Mustang (QP-B, 44-13372) of the 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, flown by of Lieutenant-Colonel James Clark after crash landing during a test flight by Lieutenant Willard G. Gillette. Official caption on image: "(33SGA168-1)(11-8-44) Crash - P-51D - #44-13372." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Aug. 11, '44. L/Col James Clark's 334 P-51D, crashed on test flt by Lt. Gillette. QP-B, 44-13372. Note small kills by canopy. Source - Woody Jensen.' Roger Freeman Collection

Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 2326 - The wreck of a P-51D Mustang (QP-B, 44-13372) of the 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, flown by of Lieutenant-Colonel James Clark after...

One-time personal aircraft of Lt Col James A. Clark and 1st Lt Willard G. Gillette.



On 10 August 1944, this aircraft crashed after it suffered a structural failure in a dive during a test flight from Debden, with 1st Lt Willard Gillette at the controls. It lost its ammunition tray covers, then went out of control when its tail snapped off. Gillette baled out and landed on the cricket field in Haverhill Castle Camp.

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James Averell Clark

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (4th Fighter Group) No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885106
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot; Deputy Commanding Officer

Willard G Gillette

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-758981
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Willard Warren Wahl

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33187853
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief-750

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10 August 1944 See biography.

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Personal research & 4th Fighter Group 'Debden Eagles' by Chris Bucholtz.

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Personal research & 4th Fighter Group 'Debden Eagles' by Chris Bucholtz.

44-13372: Gallery (2 items)

The wreck of a P-51D Mustang (QP-B, 44-13372) of the 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, flown by of Lieutenant-Colonel James Clark after crash landing during a test flight by Lieutenant Willard G. Gillette. Official caption on image: "(33SGA168-1)(11-8-44) Crash - P-51D - #44-13372." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Aug. 11, '44. L/Col James Clark's 334 P-51D, crashed on test flt by Lt. Gillette. QP-B, 44-13372. Note small kills by canopy. Source - Woody Jensen.'

Object number: FRE 2326 - The wreck of a P-51D Mustang (QP-B, 44-13372) of...

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