Francis Grove
"Lefty"
Glen Cove, NY
Photo courtesy of Chuck Konsler
Francis Grove's Medals
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| Airmedal | Distinguished Flying Cross |
| (? Oak Leaf Clusters) | (? Oak Leaf Clusters) |
Assigned Aircraft
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| AIRCRAFT | SERIAL NUMBER | CALL LETTERS | DATES ASSIGNED | DESCRIPTION | DISPOSITION |
| P-51B | 42-103603 | VF-T | Unk | natural metal finish, Malcolm hood, red shadowed letters | Salvaged, 4/8/45 |
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| P-51D | 44-15375 | VF-T | Unk | natural metal finish | Unk |
Victories
(includes only those while in the 4th FG)
| Date | Enemy A/C | Air/Ground | Place | Number | |
 | 7/19/44 | Me-109 | Air | 30 mi east of Munchen, Ger. | 1 |
| | 9/11/44 | FW-190 | Ground | Langensalza A/D, Ger. | 1 |
| | 11/18/44 | Me-262 | Ground | Leipheim A/D, Ger. | 1 |
| TOTAL VICTORIES | 4TH FG | ||||
| Air | Ground | Total | Air | Ground | Total |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |