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Object Number - UPL 28949 - Lt. Leslie Thompson, Also flew 'The Virgin IV'
Assigned to 352FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF. Collided with P-47D 42-75608 taxiing Raydon/Sta 157. 9-Jul-44. Transferred to 509FS, 405FG, 9AF.
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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: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 352nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-686712
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Unit: 405th Fighter Group 509th Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Captain
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Raydon, Ipswich IP7, UK | 9 July 1944 | Collided with P-47D 42-75608 taxiing Raydon/Sta 157. 9-Jul-44. |
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Crashed |
94315 Straubing, Germany | 4 June 1945 | Landing Accident Straubing/R-68 Cat 3 damage, pilot Lt John H Carroll, 4-Jun-45. 509FS 405FG 9AF. |
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Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built at Republic. | |
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Delivered |
New York, NY, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Raydon, Ipswich IP7, UK | Assigned to 352FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
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Other Transferred |
Christchurch, UK | Transferred to 509FS, 405FG, 9AF. |
