UPL 21744

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Lt William Groseclose [Pierre, South Dakota], pilot standing on the wing of his P-51D Mustang, ready to get into the cockpit. His crew chief, Ssgt Harry E East, [Omaha, Nebraska] stands by. Lt William R Groseclose of the 335th Ftr Sq, 4th FG climbs into the cockpit of P-51D 44-14431, coded WD-Q. He was downed in this aircraft on 11 September 1944 and taken POW for the duration. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A49677-K3914.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-700256
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron

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