44-11217 Balls O Fire
Object Number - UPL 19658 - P-51D 44-11217 “Balls O’ Fire” LC-Jbar was damaged in a heavy landing when the landing gear gave way.
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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
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 20th Fighter Group 77th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-826762
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Kingscliffe, Apethorpe
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crashed |
King's Cliffe, Peterborough, Northamptonshire PE8, UK | 1 February 1945 | Take Off Accident due to Engine Failure King's Cliffe/Sta 367, Cat 3 damage, pilot Lt Baxter M Phillips, 1-2-45. |
