42-25959
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 6047 - Lieutenant James G Bartley of the 353rd Fighter Group takes a photograph beside a P-47 Thunderbolt (SX-Q, serial number 42-25959). Written on slide...
62nd FS [LM-P], 56th FG, 8th AF, Boxted, Station 150;
61st FS [HV-Y], 56th FG; 8th AF, Boxted, Station 150;
Accident 14 July 1944 landing at Wattisham, Station 377;
352nd FS [SX-Q], 353rd FG, 8th AF, Raydon, Station 157;
For conversion training post VE day;
2nd Air Division, 8th AF, Hethel, Station 114;
Accident 14 May 1945 landing in bad weather at Attlebridge, Station 120.
Pilot survived, aircraft badly damaged, unknown if repaired.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
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| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Accident, landed at Wattisham |
11 Roman Rd, Ipswich IP7 7RA, UK | 14 July 1944 | |
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Other Accident, landed at Attlebridge |
Attlebridge, Norwich, UK | 14 May 1945 |