44-72361
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 2954 - P-51 Mustangs (WR-Y, serial number 44-63764) nicknamed "Dragon Wagon" and (WR-N, serial number 44-72361) of the 357th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter...
Assigned to 354FS, 355FG, 8AF USAAF.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 355th Fighter Group 370th Fighter Group 354th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-796119
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
![P-51 Mustangs of the 355th Fighter Group break formation, ready for landing, over the ground support vehicles and control tower of Steeple Morden Airfield. Image signed on reverse with the approval of station censor. Handwritten caption on reverse: '355 FG Steeple Morden, Control Tower, read crew + P41 [sic] group peeling off for landing.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377141.jpg.webp?itok=zxxvSLfB)
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Industriehafen, 68169 Mannheim, Germany | 25 February 1948 | Take Off Accident due to Engine Failure Industriehafen AB, GER Cat 4 damage Lt James P Carnahan, 25-Feb-48. P-51D 44-72361 - 10ARS |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
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Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Steeple Morden, Royston SG8, UK | Assigned to 354FS, 355FG, 8AF USAAF. |
Revisions
ContributorAl_Skiff
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