44-72095 Mary / Ole King Cole
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UPL 31914
Lt. Buagher standing beside his North American P-51 Mustang 'Mary'. England - 10 June 1945.
P-51D serial 44-72095 "Mary" (coded 5Q-A) originally assigned to 1Lt Douglas P. Cole of the 504th Ftr Sq, 339th FG, Fowlmere. The artwork under the cockpit featured the cartoon character "Sad Sack" in skivvies, with "Ole' King Cole" printed above on the periphery.
P-51D serial 44-72095 "Mary" (coded 5Q-A) originally assigned to 1Lt Douglas P. Cole of the 504th Ftr Sq, 339th FG, Fowlmere. The artwork under the cockpit featured the cartoon character "Sad Sack" in skivvies, with "Ole' King Cole" printed above on the periphery.
Assigned to 504FS, 339FG, 8AF USAAF. Sold to Swedish airforce. Sold to Israeli airforce. Scrapped in Israel.
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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: 339th Fighter Group 504th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32033236 / O-1046398
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Sold to Israel |
Israel | 4 May 1953 | Sold to Israeli airforce. |
Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
Delivered |
Edwards AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Fowlmere, Royston SG8, UK | Assigned to 504FS, 339FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
Other Sold to Sweden |
Sweden | Sold to Swedish airforce. |