42-75275 Helen Man o War
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UPL 23330
Lt. Clarence R “Fid” Barger, 354th Fighter Squadron. P-47D 42-75275 WR-C “Helen”. “Helen” is seen here on 8 March 1944 showing flak damage. The then Flight Officer Barger earned his Purple Heart as a result of being wounded on this mission.
Assigned to 354FS, 355FG, 8AF USAAF. Personal aircraft of Lt Col Claiborn Kinnard. Re-assigned to 2nd Lt Clarence R Barger. Flak damaged 8-Mar-44 - 2nd Lt Clarence R Barger WIA.
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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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 355th Fighter Group 354th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 10601405 / T-223077 / O-2045165
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 355th Fighter Group 356th Fighter Group 354th Fighter Squadron 360th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (355th Fighter Group) Headquarters (4th Fighter Group) Headquarters (65th Fighter Wing)
- Service Numbers: O-383753
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot / Commanding Officer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 355th Fighter Group 354th Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 355th Fighter Group 354th Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Mechanic
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Combat damaged |
Germany | 8 March 1944 | Flak damaged 8-Mar-44 - 2nd Lt Clarence R Barger WIA. |
Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built at Republic. | |
Delivered |
New York, NY, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Steeple Morden, Royston SG8, UK | Assigned to 354FS, 355FG, 8AF USAAF. |
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