44-11623 Rusty
Image via James Starnes.
Written on slide casing: 'Cpt JL French & 411623 D7-A. A/C which Preddy KIA.'
Capt. Lloyd J "Jeff" French, [West Hartford CT], 503rd Fighter Squadron. P-51K 44-11623 D7-A "Rusty".
L-R Bellman brothers, [Manhattan KS]; crew chief S/Sgt. Robert C Burns, [Minneapolis, MN] & Capt. French.
Source - 339th Fighter Group Association. Roger Freeman Collection
Barbara L. Collopy; daughter of Robert C. Burns
Object Number - FRE 5983 - Captain Lloyd J "Jeff" French and airman of the 339th Fighter Group with a P-51 Mustang (D7-A, serial number 44-11623) nicknamed "Rusty". Image via...
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group 503rd Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Mechanic/Crew Chief
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group 493rd Bomb Group 503rd Fighter Squadron 862nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-699359
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot / Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group 503rd Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group 503rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14190131 / O-2057681
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Czechia | 17 April 1945 |
