44-15427 Billie
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UPL 12864
Flight of 505th Fighter Squadron. Closest to the camera is P-51D 44-72437 6N-C “Pauline” of Lt Col. Joe Thury. Next in line is P-51B 42-106657 6N-Q/ flown by Lt. Carr. Then comes P-51D 44-15427 6N-B of Lt. Burch and finally P-51D 44-15315 6N-Y “Miss E.T.O.” of Lt. George W Jones but flown by Lt. Gousie.
Assigned to 505FS, 339FG, 8AF USAAF.
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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: 339th Fighter Group 505th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16119641
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group 505th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17131274 / O-2056896
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Fowlmere, Royston SG8, UK | Assigned to 505FS, 339FG, 8AF USAAF. |