44-14431
Lt William R Groseclose of the 335th Ftr Sq, 4th FG climbs into the cockpit of P-51D 44-14431, coded WD-Q. He was downed in this aircraft on 11 September 1944 and taken POW for the duration.
NARA Ref 342-FH-3A49677-K3914.
Object Number - UPL 21744 - Lt William Groseclose [Pierre, South Dakota], pilot standing on the wing of his P-51D Mustang, ready to get into the cockpit. His crew chief, Ssgt...
Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Ramrod to Merseburg. Shot down in clash with 30+ enemy fighters, not seen to go down, crashed south of Erkeln, Germany. 11-Sep-44. Lt William R Groseclose POW. MACR 8990.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-700256
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Erkeln, 33034 Brakel, Germany | 11 September 1944 | Shot down in clash with 30+ enemy fighters, not seen to go down, crashed south of Erkeln, Germany. 11-Sep-44. Lt William R Groseclose POW. MACR 8990. |
