44-15063 Toots

media-26506.jpeg UPL 26506 Capt Thomas K Epley 361st Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-15063 QI-E "Toots". Poor quality photo but the only one known so far of "Toots" which Capt. Epley named for his sister. The P-51B in the background is the 356th FG two-seater "hack" 43-12198.

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Object Number - UPL 26506 - Capt Thomas K Epley 361st Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-15063 QI-E "Toots". Poor quality photo but the only one known so far of "Toots" which Capt....

Assigned to 361FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. Personal aircraft of Capt Donald B Clayton. Re-assigned to Capt Thomas K Epley.

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Units served with

People

James A Bowers

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 356th Fighter Group 360th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34302227 / O-829811
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

Donald B Clayton

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 356th Fighter Group 361st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-362599
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

John Wallace Cotton

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 356th Fighter Group 361st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 10601394 / T-?
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

Thomas K Epley

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 356th Fighter Group 361st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-710682
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich, UK 20 May 1945 Take Off Accident due to Engine Failure Martlesham Heath (Sta 369) Cat 3 damage 1Lt John W Cotton, 20-May-45. P-51D15 44-15063 - 361FS 356FG 8AF.

Crashed

Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich, UK 7 September 1945 Take Off Accident due to Engine Failure Martlesham Heath (Sta 369) Cat 3 damage 1Lt James A Bowers, 7-Sep-45.

Manufactured

Inglewood, CA, USA Built at North American.

Delivered

California, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich, UK Assigned to 361FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF.

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