42-26061

Ground personnel of the 36th Fighter Group attend to a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-26061) on its return from a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publciation 12 May 1944.' [stamp] and '320260.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'MOBILE AIR BASE READY FOR INVASION. Associated press photo shows: On return from a sweep, the Plane is quickly swarmed over by mechanics and officers inspecting for damage. This 'plane had been hit by flak.' media-457025.jpg FRE 9512 Ground personnel of the 36th Fighter Group attend to a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-26061) on its return from a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publciation 12 May 1944.' [stamp] and '320260.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'MOBILE AIR BASE READY FOR INVASION. Associated press photo shows: On return from a sweep, the Plane is quickly swarmed over by mechanics and officers inspecting for damage. This 'plane had been hit by flak.' Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 9512 - Ground personnel of the 36th Fighter Group attend to a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-26061) on its return from a mission. Image stamped on...

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People

William M Young

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 36th Fighter Group
  • Service Numbers: O-726540
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Events

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Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 7 October 1944

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Sources

MACR 9830 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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Ground personnel of the 36th Fighter Group attend to a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-26061) on its return from a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publciation 12 May 1944.' [stamp] and '320260.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'MOBILE AIR BASE READY FOR INVASION. Associated press photo shows: On return from a sweep, the Plane is quickly swarmed over by mechanics and officers inspecting for damage. This 'plane had been hit by flak.'

Object number: FRE 9512 - Ground personnel of the 36th Fighter Group attend...