42-8568 The Bloody Shaft

Assigned to 359FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. Crashed on takeoff 28 May 44 - Lt. William G Craig.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 356th Fighter Group 359th Fighter Group 359th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (359th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-406504
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 356th Fighter Group 359th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (365th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: 13057398 / O-795913
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

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Crashed

Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich, UK 28 May 1944 Crashed on takeoff 28 May 44 - Lt. William G Craig.

Manufactured

Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA Built at Republic.

Delivered

New York, NY, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich, UK Assigned to 359FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF.

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