42-28878 Eileen
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A P-47 Thunderbolt (WZ-S, serial number 42-28878) nicknamed "Eileen" of the 78th Fighter Group in flight, flown by First Lieutenant Frank E. Oiler.
Roger Freeman Collection
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron 84th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-700317
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
4 February 1945 | Lost while being flown by Kenneth L. Smith. |
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