44-13321 Cripes A' Mighty 3rd
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FRE 6368
Major George E "Rasty" Preddy Jr of the 352nd Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang (HO-P, serial number 44-13321) nicknamed "Cripes A' Mighty 3rd."
Roger Freeman Collection
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
George Preddy's aircraft from July to August 1944. Flown by other pilots after Preddy's return to U.S.
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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: 352nd Fighter Group 487th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-832474
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 328th Fighter Squadron 487th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (352nd Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-430846
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot/Squadron Commander
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 439th Troop Carrier Group 487th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-806522
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 16 April 1945 |
Revisions
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Changes
Sources
MACR 13860 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database