Cricqueville

Airfield
media-17028.jpeg UPL 17028 A-2 Cricqueville Airfield
Advanced Landing Ground
The 354th FG used this field June-August 1944

Object Number - UPL 17028 - A-2 Cricqueville Airfield Advanced Landing Ground The 354th FG used this field June-August 1944

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Detailed History

Cricqueville airfield (also known as Advanced Landing Ground A-2 or Cricqueville-en-Bessin airfield) was an airfield on the Normandy beachhead in France.

The airfield was completed by the 820th Engineer Aviation Battalion, 11 days after the D-Day landings in France. It became home to two fighter groups:

354th Fighter Group, with P-51 Mustangs from 22 June through 13 August 1944.

367th Fighter Group, with P-38 Lightnings from 14 August though 4 September 1944.

Like all fighter units stationed at advanced landing grounds both Fighter Groups were tasked with patroling roads in front of the beachhead and attacking german vehicles, troop concentrations and weapons.

People

Captain Wallace M Emmer of the 383rd Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Capt Wallace M Emmer, 383FS/354th FG. 3/44 Boxted. 14 air victories, 5th ranking 9AF ace at VE Day.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 354th Fighter Group 353rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-730422
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot/Squadron Commander
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 367th Fighter Group 392nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-429942
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: 1056-Fighter Pilot / Squadron Commander
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 354th Fighter Group 355th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-663512
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 367th Fighter Group 392nd Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 354th Fighter Group 355th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-813154
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Feeble Eagle
  • Unit: 354th Fighter Group 353rd Fighter Squadron
A P-51 Mustang (FT-K, serial number 44-63656) nicknamed "Dayton Demon" of the 353rd Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Group.
  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Dayton Demon
  • Unit: 354th Fighter Group 353rd Fighter Squadron

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