44-72227 Katydid

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Object Number - UPL 5400 - P-51D 44-72227 CL-M of Lt.Col. Elwyn G "Eager El" Righetti, Commanding Officer 55th Fighter Group. Replaced his earlier P-51 44-14223 similarly...
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Units served with

- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter

- Unit Hierarchy: Headquarters
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
People

- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 55th Fighter Group Headquarters Squadron (55th Fighter Group) 338th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-396312
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 17 April 1945 |