44-72982
Assigned to 361FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 60FS, 33FG, AFE USAAF.
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![Ground crew of the 356th Fighter Group congratulate the pilot of a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Zombie" at Martlesham Heath air base. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'ZOMBIE yellow, black outline. [illegible text] black white common practice of 361st FS.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377162.jpg.webp?itok=Cj8CR9kY)
- 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: 356th Fighter Group 361st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17099285 / O-701725
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Neubiberg, Germany | 7 April 1947 | Landing Accident due to Weather Neubiberg AB Cat 3 damage Lt Eugene R Hansen, 7-Apr-47. P-51D 44-72982 - 60FS 33FG AFE |
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Crashed |
Neubiberg, Germany | 29 April 1947 | Ground Loop Neubiberg AB Cat 3 damage Lt Grady F Davenport, 29-Apr-47. P-51D 44-72982 - 60FS 33FG AFE |
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Assigned |
Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich, UK | Assigned to 361FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Neubiberg, Germany | Transferred to 60FS, 33FG, AFE USAAF. | |
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Manufactured |
Long Beach, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
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Delivered |
Beale AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. |