42-22477

Assigned to 351FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF.

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Lieutenant-Colonel Shannon Christian of the 351st Fighter Squadron, with a P-47 Thunderbolt of the 353rd Fighter Group. Image stamped with station censor: 'Not for publication. Passed for personal use only.' Veteran's handwritten caption on reverse: ' Lt Col. Christian.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron Headquarters (67th Fighter Wing)
  • Service Numbers: 14023776 / O-420827
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot
A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 351st Fighter Squadron, 353rd Fighter Group after a nose landing.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2044973, T-060247
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot

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Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Metfield, Harleston IP20 0LH, UK 23 September 1943 Taxiing Accident Metfield/Sta 366 Cat 3 damage Capt Shannon Christian, 23-Sep-43. P-47D 42-22477 - 351FS 353FG 8AF

Manufactured

Evansville, IN, USA Built at Republic.

Delivered

Grissom Joint Air Reserve Base, IN, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Raydon, Ipswich IP7 5LL, UK Assigned to 351FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF.