44-63736 Suzon
Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Against standing orders, landed near the airdrome in Neubrandenburg, Germany to rescue squadron CO Pierce McKennon, who’d been downed by flak. After discarding his parachute and dinghy, he had McKennon climb in first. Green piloted the kite back to Debden while sitting on his CO’s lap. 18-Mar-45.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-816856
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Rescued C/O |
Neubrandenburg, Germany | 18 March 1945 | Against standing orders, landed near the airdrome in Neubrandenburg, Germany to rescue squadron CO Pierce McKennon, who’d been downed by flak. After discarding his parachute and dinghy, he had McKennon climb in first. Green piloted the kite back to Debden while sitting on his CO’s lap. 18-Mar-45. |
Other Destroyed 4 E/A |
Prague, Czech Republic | 16 April 1945 | Destroyed 4 E/A Prague aerodrome, including 2 x Ju88's and a Do17. |
Revisions
http://www.littlefriends.co.uk/search.php?searchString=63736&Submit=Sea…
http://www.cieldegloire.com/014_green_george.php
4th Fighter Group: Debden Eagles by Chris Bucholz.
http://www.littlefriends.co.uk/search.php?searchString=63736&Submit=Sea…
http://www.cieldegloire.com/014_green_george.php
4th Fighter Group: Debden Eagles by Chris Bucholz.
http://www.littlefriends.co.uk/search.php?searchString=63736&Submit=Sea…
http://www.cieldegloire.com/014_green_george.php
4th Fighter Group: Debden Eagles by Chris Bucholz.
http://www.littlefriends.co.uk/search.php?searchString=63736&Submit=Sea…
http://www.cieldegloire.com/014_green_george.php
4th Fighter Group: Debden Eagles by Chris Bucholz.