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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  • 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

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Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

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Research on Pilot Captain Manford O. Croy, Jr.