44-15291
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UPL 22209
Engine failure was the cause of this belly-landing, 2 miles east south-east of Debden, on 23rd February 1945. Although the regular pilot of P-51D 44-15291 D7-N is currently unknown, the pilot involved in the incident shown was Lt. Richard E Krauss.
Assigned to 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 503FS, 339FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 357FS, 355FG, 9AF USAAF.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- 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
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group 503rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-722114
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 355th Fighter Group 357th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-821523
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 355th Fighter Group 357th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: T-130894
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | 23 February 1945 | Crashed Belly Landing due to Engine Failure 2 miles ESE Debden Cat 3 damage, pilot Lt Richard E Krauss, 23-Feb-45. 503FS 339FG 8AF. |
Crashed |
Passau, Germany | 5 August 1945 | Mid Air Collission Nr Passau, Germany Cat 3 damage, pilot Lt Ray J McNeil, 5-Aug-45. 357FS 355FG 9AF. |