42-8391
Assigned to 487FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF. Written of after a take off accident at Thurleigh.
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Units served with
- 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: 352nd Fighter Group 487th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15074751 / O-732132
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Gosfield, UK | 14 March 1944 | Taxiing Accident Gosfield/Sta 154 Cat 3 damage Lt John R Bennett, 14-Mar-44. P-47D 42-8391 - 487FS 352FG 8AF |
Crashed |
Thurleigh, Bedford MK44, UK | 29 May 1944 | Take Off Accident Thurleigh/Sta 111 Cat 5 damage Lt Henry T MacDonald, 29-May-44. P-47D 42-8391 8AF. |
Manufactured |
Built at Republic. | ||
Delivered |
Delivered to USAAF. | ||
Assigned |
Bodney, Thetford IP26, UK | Assigned to 487FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF. |