44-63170

media-36851.jpeg UPL 36851 "North American P-51 (A/C No. 416370) of the 78th Fighter Group was badly damaged when it crash-landed at 8th Air Force Station F-357 in Duxford, England. 1 March 1945."

- Lt Milton B Stutzman of the 82nd FS, 78th FG turned P-51D serial 44-63170 (coded MX-U underscored) into salvage material in this takeoff accident at Duxford. 1 Mar 45

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Object Number - UPL 36851 - "North American P-51 (A/C No. 416370) of the 78th Fighter Group was badly damaged when it crash-landed at 8th Air Force Station F-357 in Duxford,...

Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Crashed on training flight UK - Lt Milton B Stutzman.

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People

Milton Brunk Stutzman

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-? / O-2063887
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

Places

Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'

Duxford

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Duxford, UK 1 March 1945 Crashed on training flight UK - Lt Milton B Stutzman. 1-Mar-45.

Manufactured

Inglewood, CA Built at North American.

Assigned

Duxford UK Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

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