42-8383

P-47D-2-RE 42-8383 was assigned to the 353FG/352FS at Metfield, UK. The aircraft was piloted by 2LT Robert T. Murden and was involved in a mid-air collision with P-47D 42-7999 at 30,000 feet nine miles north of Amiens, France while on a mission to escort a formation of B-17s attacking the German airfield at Amiens/Glisy, France. He managed to bale out safely but was captured as a Prisoner of War (POW) MACR 475.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 352nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-794284
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Amiens, France 31 August 1943 Sustained a mid-air collision with P-47D 42-7999 353FG/352FS and crashed nine miles norht of Amiens, France.

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ContributorLee8thbuff
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Lee Cunningham 28-May-2015. Added Description based on MACR 475 and "Losses of the 9th & 9th Air Forces" , Stan Bishop & John A, Hey MBE.

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ContributorAAM
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MACR 475 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database