UPL 23968
IMAGEMajor Walter C Beckham of the 351st Ftr Sq, 353rd FG with his P-47D "Little Demon II" (42-75226), shortly after his 18th - and final - aerial victory. A week later, he would be knocked down by flak on 22 February 1944 over Ostheim, and would remain a guest of the Luftwaffe for the duration of the war in Europe. NARA Ref 3A11484-3A12647.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Air base
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14013487 / O-430771
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield