44-13303

A P-51 Mustang of the 4th Fighter Group, flown by Major James Goodson under attack by Oberleutnant Shilke, 20 June 1944. Gun Camera footage. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Goodson's a/c under attack, 20/6/44.' media-401102.jpg FRE 2304 P-51 Mustang (serial number 44-13303) of the 4th Fighter Group, flown by Major James Goodson smoking after being hit by anti-aircraft fire on 20 June 1944.

Gun Camera footage captured by First Lieutenant Charles H Shilke

Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Goodson's a/c, 20/6/44, shot up by 1/Lt. Shilke.'
Roger Freeman Collection

Changed caption and associations as per information in Missing Air Crew Report

Object Number - FRE 2304 - P-51 Mustang (serial number 44-13303) of the 4th Fighter Group, flown by Major James Goodson smoking after being hit by anti-aircraft fire on 20 June...

One-time personal aircraft of Major James A Goodson.

Shot down by ground fire on 20 June 1944 - Goodson bailed out and became a POW.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16045883
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885241
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Shot down

20 June 1944 See biography.

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Fixed typo

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Contributorapollo11
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Persoanl research 7 'The Debden Eagles' byt Garry l. Fry.

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Personal research & 'The Debden Eagles' by Garry L. Fry.

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MACR 6252 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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