44-72407
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UPL 20506
Major Harry Lee Downing, Duxford, England.
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P-51 Mustang # 44-72407 of 78th Fighter Group / 82nd Fighter Squadron was piloted by Major Harry L. Downing on the 19 March 1945 bomber escort mission to targets in Germany. It was shot down by German fighters and crashed in the vicinity of Lingen, Germany. Pilot Downing was made a Prisoner of war (POW) - Missing Air Crew Report - MACR 13157.
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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: 13028310 / O-406113 / 4742A
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
Missions
- Date: 19 March 1945
- Official Description:
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Lingen, Germany | 19 March 1945 | Shot down by enemy fighters, crashed near Lingen, Germany |