UPL 20745
IMAGELt. Charles E "Chuck" Konsler, [Utica, KY]. 335th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-14570 WD-D. Lt. Konsler seen in the cockpit with the arrow being the only reminder of the a/c's former identity. This a/c started out as one of Pierce McKennon's series of a/c named "Ridge Runner" before being reassigned to Ted Lines and then on to Chuck Konsler. It was finally reassigned to Lt. Robert L Couse when Chuck finished his tour of duty.
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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: 335th Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Thunderbird Ridge Runner
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
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ContributorAl_Skiff