Granville Harry Lithgow Kinsman

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Object Number - UPL 14128 - First Lieutenant Granville H. Kinsman

Granville Kinsman served as a fighter pilot with the 375th Fighter Squadron of the 361st Fighter Group, flying missions out of Little Walden, England and Chievres, Belgium. He named one of his P-51s 'Sweet Sue' after his baby daughter.

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Units served with

Aircraft

A P-51 Mustang (E2-D_, serial number 44-14164) nicknamed "Detroit Miss" of the 361st Fighter Group at Little Walden. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Little Walden, Detroit Miss, E2.'
  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Detroit Miss, Phyll
  • Unit: 361st Fighter Group 375th Fighter Squadron

Places

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Chièvres Air Base

Events

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Promoted to First Lieutenant

17 November 1944

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Crashed Belly Landing due to Engine Failure or Fire (CBLEF) in P-51D 44-14164

4 April 1945

Other

Take Off Accident (TOA) in P-51D 44-15366

20 April 1945

Born

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Military Record and Report of Separation Certificate of Service Book 21 page 416

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Removed extra info in the "Role/job" field.

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Granville Kinsman is my father.

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Granville Kinsman is my father.

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Ted Damick, VIII Fighter Command pilots list

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