44-11564 Princess Jocelyn
Object Number - UPL 27301 - P-51K 44-11564 OC-W 359th Fighter Squadron. Note that a red rear-view mirror is visible and although a "K", a Hamilton Standard prop has been fitted.
Assigned to 359FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF.
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Units served with
![Ground crew of the 356th Fighter Group congratulate the pilot of a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Zombie" at Martlesham Heath air base. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'ZOMBIE yellow, black outline. [illegible text] black white common practice of 361st FS.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377162.jpg.webp?itok=Cj8CR9kY)
- 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: 356th Fighter Group 359th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32188931 / O-795901
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 356th Fighter Group 359th Fighter Squadron 360th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13719A / O-026262
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 356th Fighter Group 359th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 31136169
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich, UK | 15 December 1944 | GAC Martlesham Heath (Sta 369) Cat M damage Lt Preston W Easley, 15-Dec-44. P-51K-5-NT 44-11564 - 359FS 356FG 8AF. |
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Manufactured |
Dallas, TX, USA | Built at North American. | |
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Delivered |
Texas, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich, UK | Assigned to 359FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. |
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