44-13923

A P-51 Mustang aircraft nicknamed "Big Beautiful Doll", flown by Major John D. Landers of the 78th Fighter Group. Handwritten on slide:"CG:O 413823? 5/8/44 John Landers a/c 2-28 Sand" media-388161.jpg FRE 5516 A P-51 Mustang aircraft serial number 44-13923 nicknamed "Big Beautiful Doll", flown by Major John D. Landers of the 55th Fighter Group where it was coded CG-O of the 38th Fighter Squadron. Landers took this P-51 with him when he went to the 357th FG where it was recoded to B6-O of the 363rd Fighter Squadron. Handwritten on slide: "CG:O 413823? 5/8/44 John Landers a/c 2-28 Sand" The question mark in the handwritten note is there because 413823 is incorrect. Roger Freeman Collection

Revised caption and removed reference to 44-72218 as that was his second P-51 and served in different units.

Object Number - FRE 5516 - A P-51 Mustang aircraft serial number 44-13923 nicknamed "Big Beautiful Doll", flown by Major John D. Landers of the 55th Fighter Group where it was...

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Mark E Coates

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 364th Fighter Group 383rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19111382 / O-760250
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

Wendell Theron Helwig

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-821876
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 24 December 1944

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Sources

MACR 11236 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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A P-51 Mustang aircraft nicknamed "Big Beautiful Doll", flown by Major John D. Landers of the 78th Fighter Group. Handwritten on slide:"CG:O 413823? 5/8/44 John Landers a/c 2-28 Sand"

Object number: FRE 5516 - A P-51 Mustang aircraft serial number 44-13923...