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P-47C-5-RE was assigned to 4FG/335FS at Debden, UK. On 9-Sep-43 while being flown by 1LT Frank M. Fink it developed engine trouble near Paris on a mission to escort bombers to that target. The aircraft was abandoned by 1LT Fink and he was captured as a Prisoner of War (POW). No MACR was issued for this loss.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885172
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Lee Cunningham 5-Jun-2015. NEW aircraft entry. All data per "The Losses of the 8th & 9th AIr Forces", Stan Bishop & John A. Hey. MBE.