42-106767
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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 join the 4th Fighter Group in May 1944.
On 9 May 1944, Lt. Blanchfield was shot down in this aircraft and became a POW.
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.
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. |