42-67078
P-38H-5-LO 42-67078 was assigned to the 55FG/338FS at Nuthampstead, UK. On 13-Nov-43, the aircraft, piloted by 2LT Gene C. Stephens, was despatched along wiht other P-38s from the 55FG to provide escort to B-17 bombers attacking at Bremen, Germany. The aircraft was attacked by German fighters near Holsten, Germany and 2LT Stephens was killed and the aircraft crashed at Holsten-Salzbergen, Germany. 1 KIA MACR 1271.
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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-740298
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 13 November 1943
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Holsten, 48499 Salzbergen, Germany | 13 November 1943 | Shot down by enemy fighters near Holsten, Germany while on a mission to escort bombers attacking at Bremen, Germany. Pilot KIA. |
Revisions
Lee Cunningham 14-Jul-2015. Made connections to PLace and Mission within existing websited data; Adde FTR note per MACR 1271; Added Description based on "Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces", Stan Bishop & John A. Hey MBE.
MACR 1271 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database