42-7963 Dawson County Nebraska
Assigned to 83FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Fatal crash at Hormead, Herts 11-Feb-44 pilot 2Lt Archie F Daniels Killed in Action (KIA).
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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: 78th Fighter Group 83rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 10601358 / T-223060
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Hormead, UK | 11 February 1944 | Fatal Crash Hormead, Herts Cat 5 damage 2Lt Archie F Daniels, 11-Feb-44. P-47D 42-7963 - 83FS 78FG 8AF |
Manufactured |
Republic Aviation, Farmingdale, NY | Built at Republic. | |
Assigned |
Duxford UK | Assigned to 83FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. |