44-72380
Assigned to 369FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. Post war sold to Sweden [serialed 26105] [Mar-49]. Sold to Israel [serial unknown] [19-Mar-53]. Scrapped in Israel.
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Units served with
![Three P-51 Mustangs of the 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group fly together in formation. The aircraft foreground to background are: (IV-P, serial number 44-14543) nicknamed "Precious Pat", piloted by Lieutenant Ralston; (IV-Z, serial number 44-15007) piloted by Lieutenant Klem; and (IV-D, serial number 44-15394). First handwritten caption on reverse: 'November 15 1944- 369th FS Lts. Ralston (P), Klem (Z), [illegible] (D).' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '15/11/44 369th Fighter Squadron, 3](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377226.jpg.webp?itok=RQw6Mu-P)
- 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: 359th Fighter Group 369th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-675731
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Sold to Israeli AF |
Israel | 19 March 1953 | Sold to Israel [serial unknown] [19-Mar-53]. |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | ||
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Delivered |
Edwards AFB, CA, USA | ||
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Assigned |
Wretham, Thetford IP24, UK | Assigned to 369FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
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Other Sold to Swedish AF |
Sweden | Post war sold to Sweden [serialed 26105] [Mar-49]. |