43-6322
Assigned to 354FS, 355FG, 8AF USAAF as was weary. Written off in forced landing due to engine failure.
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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: 355th Fighter Group 389th Bomb Group 354th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-708644
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bomber pilot / Fighter pilot
Places
![P-51 Mustangs of the 355th Fighter Group break formation, ready for landing, over the ground support vehicles and control tower of Steeple Morden Airfield. Image signed on reverse with the approval of station censor. Handwritten caption on reverse: '355 FG Steeple Morden, Control Tower, read crew + P41 [sic] group peeling off for landing.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377141.jpg.webp?itok=zxxvSLfB)
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Bingham Lodge, Moss End, Bracknell RG42 6EL, UK | 25 April 1945 | Forced Landing due to Engine Failure Bowser Fm, Bingham Ldg Cat 4 damage Lt Charles R Burns, 25-Apr-45. P-51B 43-6322W - 354FS 355FG 8AF |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
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Delivered |
Beale AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. |