44-15343 Patricia
Object Number - UPL 23921 - Capt Charles E Beck, [ Los Angeles, CA ], 361st Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-15343 QI-S “Pat”, now showing the more formal name “Patricia”.
Assigned to 361FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. Personal aircraft of Capt Charles E Beck.
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Units served with
![Ground crew of the 356th Fighter Group congratulate the pilot of a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Zombie" at Martlesham Heath air base. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'ZOMBIE yellow, black outline. [illegible text] black white common practice of 361st FS.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377162.jpg.webp?itok=Cj8CR9kY)
- 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: 356th Fighter Group 360th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-711916
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
zweefvliegveld Venlo, Bloemartsweg, 5913 Venlo, Netherlands | 7 May 1945 | Crashed Venlo AB Netherlands. 7-May-45. |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
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Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich, UK | Assigned to 361FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. |
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ContributorAl_Skiff
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