UPL 36852

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"North American P-51 (A/C No, 15574) of the 78th Fighter Group ws damaged beyond repair when it crash-landed at the west end of the field at 8th Air Force Station F-357 in Duxford, England 20 April 1945."

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Units

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron

Locations

Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

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ContributorAl_Skiff
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, place associations and aircraft associations