44-15505 Little Rebel
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UPL 21534
North American P-51D (A/C No. 44-15505) of the 78th Fighter Group crash-landed at 8th Air Force Station F-357 in Duxford, England. 2-Jan-45.
NARA Ref 342-FH-3A15529-72350AC.
NARA Ref 342-FH-3A15529-72350AC.
Assigned 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Landing Accident Duxford/Sta 357 Cat 4 damage, pilot Capt Donald C Hart, 2-Jan-45. Upon landing the A/C cartwheeled damaging both wings and ripping off the propeller, causing a total loss of the ship.
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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: 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-767214
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Duxford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB22, UK | 2 January 1945 | Landing Accident Duxford/Sta 357 Cat 4 damage, pilot Capt Donald C Hart, 2-Jan-45. 82FS 78FG 8AF. |
Other Written Off |
Duxford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB22, UK | 3 January 1945 | Struck Off Charge, damaged beyond economical repair DBR. |
Assigned |
Duxford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB22, UK | Assigned 82nd FS, 78th FG, 8th AF USAAF. |