UPL 21745
IMAGELt William Groseclose of Pierre, S.D., pilot, is shown standing on the wing of his Mustang fighter plane, ready to get into the cockpit. Crew chief, S/Sgt Harry E East of Omaha, Nebraska, stands by. LT William R Groseclose of the 335th Ftr Sq, 4th FG. He would become a POW on 11 September 1944 flying P-51D 44-14431, coded WD-Q (MACR 8990). NARA Ref 342-FH-3A12182-53748AC.
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Units
- 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
- 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
Locations
- Site type: Airfield