42-106447 Shoo Shoo Baby
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North American P-51B 3/4 front view called "Shoo Shoo Baby" of the 364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group. (U.S. Air Force photo). P-51B-10-NA Mustang "Shoo Shoo Baby" (C5-L), s/n 42-106447, 364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force. Assigned to Lt. John C. Howell. While being piloted by Lt. Ralph E. Eisert this aircraft collided with another P-51B being flown by Lt. Robert R. Hoffman. Both men were killed.
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Assigned to 364FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF. Assigned to Lt John C Howell. While being piloted by Lt Ralph E Eisert this aircraft collided with P-51B 43-24766 flown by Lt Robert R Hoffman. Both men were killed in the resulting crash 1 mile Nth Westleton [KITA]. 27-Feb-45.
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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: 357th Fighter Group 364th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-830194
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 364th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-810374
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 364th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-743019
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Combat damage |
Germany | 21 May 1944 | Hit by Flak, damage to rear fuselage and tailplane, returned to base, wingman Lt William Reese shot down and killed on same mission. |
Crashed |
Westleton, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17, UK | 27 February 1945 | While being piloted by Lt Ralph E Eisert this aircraft collided with P-51B 43-24766 flown by Lt Robert R Hoffman. Both men were killed in the resulting crash 1 mile Nth Westleton [KITA]. |
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