42-106767
On 9 May 1944, Lt. Blanchfield was shot down in this aircraft and became a POW.
Personal research & 'The Debden Eagles' by Garry L. Fry.
Object Number - UPL 14305 - North American P-51B Mustang QP-E, Serial No. 42-106767, flown by Lt. Herbert J. Blanchfield was one of the first natural metal finish Mustangs to...
Capt Herbert Blanchfield of the 334th Fighter Squadron claimed 4.333 strafing kills within days of receiving this P-51B in early April 1944. One of the first natural metal Mustangs issued to the 4th Fighter Group, its successful run came to an end on the morning of 9 May when it was shot down, with Blanchfield at the controls, during a strafing attack on a flak tower at Reims-Champagne airfield.
MACR 4685. Pilot bailed out and became POW.
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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: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12021235 / R122589 (RCAF) / T-190607 / O-2044916
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Shot down. |
France | 9 May 1944 | See biography. |
