43-6897 Winnie the Pooh! See me later
Object Number - UPL 18811 - P-51B 43-6897 WD-U “See Me Later”. Lt. Wilbur B Eaton 335th Fighter Squadron.
A/C was salvaged on 21 November 1944 following Lt. Eaton crash-landing in France on 16th due to damage sustained in a strafing attack.
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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: 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-2044638
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12029495 / O-659133
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-817116
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
France | 16 November 1944 | Crash-landing in France on 16th due to damage sustained in a strafing attack. |
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Other Salvaged |
France | 21 November 1944 | Salvaged on 21 November 1944. |
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Manufactured |
Buffalo, NY, USA | Built by North American. | |
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Delivered |
United States | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Other Shipped overseas |
Merseyside, UK | Shipped overseas to ETO. | |
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Assigned |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | Assigned to 335th FS, 4th FG, 8AF USAAF. |
