44-72163
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 3044 - A P-51 Mustang (WZ-J, serial number 44-72163) of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group that has crash-landed.
Assigned to 84FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.
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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: 78th Fighter Group 84th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14095572 / O-763134
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Duxford, Cambridge CB22 4QR, UK | 3 June 1945 | Belly Landing Cat 4 damage Lt James M Farmer Duxford 3-Jun-45. |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
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Delivered |
Beale AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Duxford, Cambridge CB22 4QR, UK | Assigned to 84FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. |
