44-14251 Goona II Contrary Mary
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UPL 30971
English civilians eagerly clamber all over P-51 44-14251 'Contrary Mary' of the 78th Fighter Group during an air force day show at Duxford, England on 1 August 1945.
Assigned to 376FS, 361FG, 8AF USAAF. Personal A/C of Major Roy B Caviness. Transferred to 84FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF with Caviness.
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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
- 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 376th Fighter Squadron Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (78th Fighter Group) Headquarters (361st Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: 14014820 / O-413041
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot - Group Commanding Officer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 361st Fighter Group 376th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-720841
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Assigned |
Duxford, Cambridge CB22 4QR, UK | 29 June 1945 | Transferred to 84FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. |
Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
Delivered |
Edwards AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Bottisham, Cambridge CB25, UK | Assigned to 376FS, 361FG, 8AF USAAF. |