41-6354

media-14268.jpeg UPL 14268 5 January 1944 - [then] Lt. Jack L. Raphael's P-47 Thunderbolt VF-R rests in the bomb dump behind the 335th Fighter Squadron's dispersal after its rudder locked on take off. It collided with another parked P-47, Serial No. 41-6359, on the dispersal before coming to a stop.

Personal research & 'The Debden Eagles' by Garry L. Fry.

Object Number - UPL 14268 - 5 January 1944 - [then] Lt. Jack L. Raphael's P-47 Thunderbolt VF-R rests in the bomb dump behind the 335th Fighter Squadron's dispersal after its...

Assigned 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. One-time personal aircraft of 1st Lt Glenn Herter.

On 5 January 1944 this aircraft's rudder did not respond on take off, and it collided with P-47 WD-K, serial No. 41-6359, which was parked on the ground. Pilot 1st Lt Jack Raphael.

It was later discovered that the rudder pedals were locked in place.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron 336th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-190579 / O-2044891
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-190626 / O-2044897
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron

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Crashed

Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK 5 January 1944 Collided on take off with P-47 41-6359 Cat 4 damage. Pilot 1st Lt. Jack Raphael.

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Personal research & 4th Fighter Group 'Debden Eagles' by Chris Bucholtz.

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Personal research & 'The Debden Eagles' by Garry L. Fry.

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