UPL 18355
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Capt Paul M. Ellington of the 335th Ftr Sq, 4th FG prepares to leave following a visit to the 381st BG station of Ridgewell. P-47C 41-6214 was formerly assigned to the 56th FG. Ellington was officially credited with two confirmed aerial victories; he was shot down and taken POW on 4 March 1944 flying P-51B 43-7004, coded WD-U (MACR 3051).
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Units
- 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: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885200
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 56th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron 63rd Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield