UPL 21744
IMAGELt William Groseclose [Pierre, South Dakota], pilot standing on the wing of his P-51D Mustang, ready to get into the cockpit. His crew chief, Ssgt Harry E East, [Omaha, Nebraska] stands by. Lt William R Groseclose of the 335th Ftr Sq, 4th FG climbs into the cockpit of P-51D 44-14431, coded WD-Q. He was downed in this aircraft on 11 September 1944 and taken POW for the duration. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A49677-K3914.
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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: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-700256
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield