42-28455 The Flying Falcon
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UPL 48843
Lt. Lawrence “Larry” W Nelson, Warren, OH. 82nd Fighter Squadron, P-47D 42-28455 MX-L “The Flying Falcon”.
Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Crashed on take off at Duxford due to engine failure 19-Dec-44. Pilot Lt John B Wade.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-710744
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 83rd Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Duxford, UK | 19 December 1944 | Crashed on take off at Duxford due to engine failure 19-Dec-44. Pilot Lt John B Wade. |
Assigned |
Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. |