44-13598
Assigned to 368FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. A/C abandoned due to engine failure, pilot Lt Cornelius J Cavanaugh baled out. RTD.
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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: 359th Fighter Group 368th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-701720
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Earls Colne, Colchester CO6, UK | 1 August 1944 | Baled Out due to Engine Failure Earls Colne/Colchester Cat 5 damage Lt Cornelius J Cavanaugh, 1-Aug-44. P-51D 44-13598 368FS 359FG 8AF |
Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
Delivered |
Edwards AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Wretham, Thetford IP24, UK | Assigned to 368FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. |