44-15576 Sweet Mama II
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 3197 - The damaged tail of a P-51D Mustang (serial number 44-15576) of the 385th Fighter Squadron, 364th Fighter Group, 22 February 1945. Official caption...
Assigned to 385FS, 364FG, 8AF USAAF.
Picture of crash post baleout - https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/aircrafts-2-3/p-51-mustang/…
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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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 364th Fighter Group 385th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-664553
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: RAF Honington
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Honington, Bury Saint Edmunds IP31 1EE, UK | 22 February 1945 | Landing Accident Honington/Sta 375 Cat 3 damage Lt Sidney S Stern, 22-Feb-45. P-51D 44-15576 - 385FS 364FG 8AF |
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Crashed |
Orwell, Royston SG8, UK | 6 April 1945 | Baled Out 2 mile Nth Orwell Cat 4 damage Lt Hayden W Head, 6-Apr-45. P-51D 44-15576 - 385FS 364FG 8AF |
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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 |
Honington, Bury Saint Edmunds IP31 1EE, UK | Assigned to 385FS, 364FG, 8AF USAAF. |
