Charles R Burns
MilitaryAssigned to 389BG, 8AF USAAF and flew B-24 bombers. Transferred to 354FS, 355FG, 8AF USAAF. End Tour Duty (ETD).
Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.
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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
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Unit: 355th Fighter Group 354th Fighter Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
![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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Other Transferred |
Steeple Morden, Royston SG8, UK | 3 April 1945 - 27 October 1945 | Transferred to 354FS, 355FG, 8AF USAAF. |
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Other Crashed |
25 April 1945 | Forced Landing due to Engine Failure Bowser Fm, Bingham Ldg Cat 4 damage Lt Charles R Burns, 25-Apr-45. P-51B 43-6322W - 354FS 355FG 8AF | |
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Other End Tour Duty (ETD) |
27 October 1945 | Ended Tour Duty (ETD). | |
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Based |
Hethel | Assigned to 389BG, 8AF USAAF. |