42-28689

Assigned to 63FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 83FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

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Units served with

People

Ramon Roderick Davis

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 63rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17151935 / O-767144
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

Places

Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'

Duxford

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

Events

Event Location Date Description

Manufactured

Republic Aviation, Farmingdale, NY Built at Republic.

Assigned

Boxted, UK Assigned to 63FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF.

Assigned

Duxford, UK Transferred to 83FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

Revisions

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ContributorAl_Skiff
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ContributorPyker
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Sources

Removed reference to "Betsy" 79th Fighter Squadron as this was a P-38, serial # 43-28689, NOT 42-28689. Also removed reference to Bebout of 79th FS - the 20th FG were NOT equipped with P-47s!

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Contributorjrugman
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