44-13822
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UPL 26503
Lt Elmer O Bowers 384th Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-13822 5Y-B_ Lt. Bowers became MIA in this a/c on 19 September 1944. This particular P-51 is said to have been named "Mustang" but not visible in this shot. What is visible though is the "Varga" girl in front of the National Insignia. In the background is P-51D 44-14147 5Y-A.
Assigned to 384FS, 364FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) area support mission to Duisberg, Germany. After combat with enemy fighters, seen to be streaming smoke from engine, crashed near Duisburg on 19-Sep-44 in P-51D 44-13822 Pilot 1Lt Elmer O Bowers Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 9015.
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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: 364th Fighter Group 384th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-754584
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: RAF Honington
Missions
- Date: 19 September 1944
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Duisburg, Germany | 19 September 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) area support mission to Duisberg, Germany. After combat with enemy fighters, seen to be streaming smoke from engine, crashed near Duisburg on 19-Sep-44 in P-51D 44-13822 Pilot 1Lt Elmer O Bowers Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 9015. |
Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Assigned to 384FS, 364FG, 8AF USAAF. |