44-12143 Ice Cold Katie II
Photo L-R: Capt. Marvin F. "Bucky" Boussu and S/Sgt. Woodrow H. Wilson, crew chief, with P-51K 44-12143 "Ice Cold Katie II", named from a song title. 359th Fighter Group collection
Photo courtesy Marvin Boussu.
Archived by Char Baldridge, Historian, 359th Fighter Group Association.
Posted by Janet Fogg, 359th Fighter Group Historian.
Object Number - UPL 38539 - From Frederick, SD, Capt. Marvin F. Boussu enlisted in Los Angeles, CA on 10 April 1942. Assigned to the 368th Fighter Squadron on 8 September 1944,...
Assigned to 368FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. Personal aircraft of Capt Marvin F Boussu. Lost of Englewood, Florida, Lt Maria A Mastrangeli Killed in Flying Accident. (KIFA)
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Units served with
![Three P-51 Mustangs of the 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group fly together in formation. The aircraft foreground to background are: (IV-P, serial number 44-14543) nicknamed "Precious Pat", piloted by Lieutenant Ralston; (IV-Z, serial number 44-15007) piloted by Lieutenant Klem; and (IV-D, serial number 44-15394). First handwritten caption on reverse: 'November 15 1944- 369th FS Lts. Ralston (P), Klem (Z), [illegible] (D).' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '15/11/44 369th Fighter Squadron, 3](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377226.jpg.webp?itok=RQw6Mu-P)
- 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: 359th Fighter Group 368th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19097377 / O-675661
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
2 miles WNW of Englewood, FL, USA | 18 June 1945 | fatal crash 2 Miles WNW Englewood, FL at sea Cat 4 damage Lt Maria A Mastrangeli, 18-Jun-45. P-51K 44-12143 3AF. |
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Manufactured |
Dallas, TX, USA | Built at North American. | |
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Delivered |
Texas, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Wretham IP24, UK | Assigned to 368FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. |
Revisions
Photo courtesy Marvin Boussu.
Archived by Char Baldridge, Historian, 359th Fighter Group Association.
Posted by Janet Fogg, 359th Fighter Group Historian.