42-68131 Murph III

A P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Murph III" of the 20th Fighter Group media-400668.jpg FRE 2392 P-38J Lightning (serial 42-68131, coded KI-V) nicknamed "Murph III" of the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th FG.

The aircraft was lost in combat 22 June 1944; LT John A. Pierson was KIA (MACR 6244). Roger Freeman Collection

Chris Brassfield

Object Number - FRE 2392 - P-38J Lightning (serial 42-68131, coded KI-V) nicknamed "Murph III" of the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th FG. The aircraft was lost in combat 22 June...

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Maurice R McLary

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 20th Fighter Group 55th Fighter Squadron 77th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-441851
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot 1056 multi-engine/Squadron Commander

John A Pierson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 20th Fighter Group 55th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-804225
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot

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Failed to Return (FTR)

France 22 June 1944

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Photo on this website shows Maurice McLary standing in front of scoreboard for Murph III showing three victories which matches McLary's score.

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Chris Brassfield

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MACR 6244 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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A P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Murph III" of the 20th Fighter Group

Object number: FRE 2392 - P-38J Lightning (serial 42-68131, coded KI-V)...