42-66727
P-38H-5-LO 42-66727 was assigned to the 55FG/338FS at Nuthampstead, UK. On 13-Nov-43 the aircraft, piloted by 2LT William W. Shank, was despatched along with other of the 55Fg to provide escort to B-17 formations attacking at Bremen, Germany. His flight encountered German fighters and a dog fight ensued. He was killed and his aircraft crashed at Osteressen, Germany three miles north of Quackenbruck, Germany. 1KIA MACR 1267.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 55th Fighter Group 338th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-740289
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 13 November 1943
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Osteressen, 49632 Essen (Oldenburg), Germany | 13 November 1943 | Shot down by enemy fighters and crashed at Osteressen, Germany. |
Revisions
Lee Cunningham 13-Jul-2015. Made connections to Place and Mission within existing website data. Added FTR event per MACR 1267; Added Description based on "Losses of the 8th & 9th AIr Forces", Stan Bishop & John A. Hey MBE.
MACR 1267 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database