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Clinton Burdick

Name : Clinton Burdick Air Victories : 5.50

Clinton Burdicks father, Lt Howard Burdick, had been an Ace with 8 victories during the First World War. So perhaps it was natural that Clinton signed up for the service on his 18th birthday in 1942. After pilot training he transferred to join the 361st Fighter Squadron, 356th Fighter Group at Martlesham Heath in England, in October 1944. Flying his first combat mission in Noveber, his first victory came quickly on the 25th of that month, and like his father, he too was to become an Ace. Clinton flew 53 combat missions during his tour with the 356th, his last coming on 20th February 1945, and with 6 victories was one of only five aerial Aces in the 356th.

Artwork signed by this Pilot or Aircrew

Clipped Signature - Clinton Burdick.

Opening Sky by Robert Taylor. (AP)

Mustangs Over the Eagles Nest by Nicolas Trudgian. (B)

Wounded Warrior by Richard Taylor. (AP)

Ace of Diamonds by Nicolas Trudgian.

Artwork with companion print(s) signed by this Pilot or Aircrew

Eagles on the Rampage by Robert Taylor. (B)

Aircraft for : Clinton Burdick
A list of all aircraft associated with Clinton Burdick. A profile page including a list of all art prints for the aircraft is available by clicking the aircraft name.
Aircraft	Info
Mustang Click the name above to see prints featuring Mustang aircraft. Manufacturer : North American	Mustang The ubiquitous North American P-51 Mustang, which many consider to be the best all-around fighter of WW II, owes its origins to the British Air Ministry. Following Britains entry into WW II in 1939, the RAF was interested in purchasing additional fighter aircraft from American sources, particularly the Curtiss P-40. Curtiss, which was busy, was unable to guarantee timely delivery so the British approached North American Aviation as a possible second source for the P-40. North American chose to propose its own fighter design which would use the same Allison engine as the P-40. Utilizing new laminar flow wings, the North American fighter was expected to have performance better than the P-40. Developed in record time the new aircraft was designated as a Mustang I by the Brits, whereas the USAAF ordered two for evaluation which were designated XP-51 Apaches. Intrigued with the possibility of using this aircraft also as a dive bomber, North American proposed this to the USAAF which decided to order 500 of the P-51 aircraft to be modified for dive bombing use. Designated as the A-36 Invader, this version of the Mustang utilized dive flaps, and bomb racks under each wing. Some reinforcing of the structural members was also required because of the G-forces to be encountered in dive bombing. A-36s entered combat service with the USAAF prior to any P-51s. In early 1943 the 86th and 27th Fighter Bomber Groups of the 12th Air Force began flying A-36s out of Northern Africa. Despite some early problems with instability caused by the dive flaps, the A-36 was effective in light bombing and strafing roles. It was not, however, capable of dog fighting with German fighters, especially at higher altitudes. Despite these drawbacks one USAAF pilot, Captain Michael T. Russo, who served with the 16th Bomb Squadron of the 27th Fighter Bomber Group, was credited with five confirmed aerial victories in the A-36, thereby becoming the first mustang ace.

Squadrons for : Clinton Burdick
A list of all squadrons known to have been served with by Clinton Burdick. A profile page is available by clicking the squadron name.
Squadron	Info
356th Fighter Group Country : US Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of 356th Fighter Group	356th Fighter Group Full profile not yet available.
361st Fighter Squadron Country : US Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of 361st Fighter Squadron	361st Fighter Squadron Full profile not yet available.

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