43-2178

Assigned to 84FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

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Units served with

People

Wayne M Chavis

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 14th Fighter Group 49th Fighter Squadron 84th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17039377 / O-728977
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

Places

Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'

Duxford

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Goxhill, Barrow-upon-Humber DN19, UK 24 January 1943 Landing Accident Goxhill/Sta 345 Cat 3 damage 2Lt Wayne M Chavis, 24-Jan-43. P-38F 43-2178 - 84FS 78FG 8AF

Manufactured

Burbank, CA, USA Built at Lockheed.

Delivered

Edwards AFB, CA, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Duxford, Cambridge CB22 4QR, UK Assigned to 84FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

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Sources

http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/dbapi.asp?Pilot=Chavis%2C+Wayne+…
http://raf-112-squadron.org/78thfghonor_roll_mto.html