44-13857
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UPL 31226
"Air force formations snapped while escorting bombers of the 8th Air force to or from raids on Nazi territory. Whilst not employed in combat this is a frequently used formation in which the fighters fly just prior to action that might be encountered." 375FS. 361FG, 8AF flight.
L-R: P-51B 42-106942 'Bobbie E', P-51D 44-13857, P-51D 44-13357 'Tika IV', P-51B 42-106839 'Bald Eagle'.
L-R: P-51B 42-106942 'Bobbie E', P-51D 44-13857, P-51D 44-13357 'Tika IV', P-51B 42-106839 'Bald Eagle'.
Assigned to 374FS, 361FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) hit by flak crashed near Orleans 13-Aug-44. Lt Loren L Montgomery Evaded (EVD) MACR 8123.
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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: 361st Fighter Group 374th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-704712
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 361st Fighter Group 50th Service Group 374th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-677109
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 13 August 1944
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Orléans, France | 13 August 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) hit by flak crashed near Orleans 13-Aug-44. Lt Loren L Montgomery Evaded (EVD) MACR 8123. |
Assigned |
Bottisham, Cambridge CB25, UK | Assigned to 374FS, 361FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
Delivered |
Edwards AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. |