44-14524 Lil Larry II
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UPL 30310
Lt. Ray L Shewfelt. 2nd Scouting Force, ex 479th Fighter Group. P-51D 44-14524 YF-M "Li'l Larry II" (L) "Yo.o.o!!" (R). Larry was Ray's baby son who he had not seen prior to going overseas.
Assigned to 358FS, 355FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 2nd Scout Force, 8AF USAAF.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- 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: 355th Fighter Group 479th Fighter Group 2nd Scouting Force 435th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-822290
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Crashed |
54116 Tantonville, France | 8 April 1945 | Landing Accident Tantonville/Y-1 Cat 3 damage Lt Ray L Shewfelt, 8-Apr-45. P-51D 44-14524 - 2SF 8AF |
Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Steeple Morden, Royston SG8, UK | Assigned to 358FS, 355FG, 8AF USAAF. |
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