44-72489 U Rolla
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UPL 29924
Lt. Edward D Hyman, 362nd Fighter Squadron. P-51D 44-72489 G4-P “U-bar Rolla” (L) / “Rolla U” (R). Photo showing the left side presentation of the nickname.
Assigned to 362FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF. Post war A/C was exported to Switzerland post-war where it became J-2021.
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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: 357th Fighter Group 362nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-762341
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 362nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17067996
- Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ground Crew
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
Delivered |
Beale AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Leiston IP16, UK | Assigned to 362FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
Other Sold to Swiss AF |
Switzerland | Post war A/C was exported to Switzerland post-war where it became J-2021. |
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