44-72165
P-51D Mustang # 44-72165 was lost on 16 April 1945 with Pilot Captain Manford O. Croy Jr. Killed In Action (KIA). The aircraft is reported as lost due to unknown cause and as "crashed in France" (or Germany ?). There is Missing Air Crew Report for this loss.
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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: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19147420 and O-767135
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
Missions
- Date: 16 April 1945