44-13283 Carolyn Ann

media-5436.jpeg UPL 5436 Col. Budd Peaslee, Commanding Officer, Scouting Force (Experimental) with his P-51D Mustang 44-13283 YF/-A "Carolyn Ann" named for his daughter. Photo via NARA.

biography/newspapers

Object Number - UPL 5436 - Col. Budd Peaslee, Commanding Officer, Scouting Force (Experimental) with his P-51D Mustang 44-13283 YF/-A "Carolyn Ann" named for his daughter....

Personal aircraft of Col. Budd Peaslee, Commanding Officer Scouting Force (Experimental) and 1st Scouting Force. Flown by Lt William J. Doherty of 364th Fighter Group / 383rd Fighter Squadron on 10 January 1945. Was last seen in formation at about 12,000 ft above Vielsalm, Belgium. No radio contact could be established nor the plane seen crashing.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 364th Fighter Group 381st Bomb Group 1st Scouting Force 383rd Fighter Squadron 535th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 11068923 and O-751280
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 1st Scouting Force Scouting Force (Experimental) (SFX)
  • Service Numbers: O-17061
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Places

Aerial photography of Honington airfield looking south, the technical site with four C-type hangars and bomb dump are at the top, 21 June 1946. Photograph taken by No. 540 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/1589. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: RAF Honington

Missions

  • Date: 10 January 1945

Events

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Vielsalm Belgium 10 January 1945 Lost with Lt. William J. Doherty (KIA) near Vielsalm, Belgium. Circumstances unknown.

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biography/newspaper

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Chris Brassfield

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MACR 11876

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Updated and corrected description of markings.

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MACR 11876

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MACR 11876 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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