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The shattered remains of P-51D Mustang Serial No. 44-13372 after it suffered a structural failure during a test flight on 10 August 1944.

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Willard G Gillette

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-758981
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Aircraft

The wreck of a P-51D Mustang (QP-B, 44-13372) of the 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, flown by of Lieutenant-Colonel James Clark after crash landing during a test flight by Lieutenant Willard G. Gillette. Official caption on image: "(33SGA168-1)(11-8-44) Crash - P-51D - #44-13372." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Aug. 11, '44. L/Col James Clark's 334 P-51D, crashed on test flt by Lt. Gillette. QP-B, 44-13372. Note small kills by canopy. Source - Woody Jensen.'

44-13372

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron

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Contributorapollo11
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Sources

Personal research & 4th Fighter Group 'Debden Eagles' by Chris Bucholtz.

Date:
Contributorapollo11
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations, place associations and aircraft associations
Sources

Personal research & 4th Fighter Group 'Debden Eagles' by Chris Bucholtz.