44-24980
Assigned to 14PRS, 7PRG, 8AF USAAF.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
![Photographic officers of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group look through camera lenses infront of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273528.' [Censor no.]. A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380976.jpg.webp?itok=b-IRYuYJ)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 14th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron 22nd Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-785994
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Chalgrove, Oxford OX44, UK | 18 April 1945 | Take Off Accident Engine Failure Chalgrove/Sta 465 Cat 3 damage 2Lt Ira A Comstock, 18-Apr-45. F-5E 44-24980 14PRS 7PRG 8AF |
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Assigned |
Mount Farm, Wallingford OX10, UK | Assigned to 14PRS, 7PRG, 8AF USAAF. | |
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Manufactured |
Long Beach, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
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Delivered |
Beale AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. |