42-8407

Assigned to 359FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. After takeoff on a withdrawal support mission to NE France 6-Feb-44, P-47D crashed on landing at RAF Manston due to mechanical problem with the engine. 1st Lt Robert J Collins slightly injured RTD.

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Robert J Collins

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 356th Fighter Group 359th Fighter Squadron 487th Fighter Squadron 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-795912
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Crashed

Republic Airport (FRG), 7150 Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA 6 July 1943 Take Offf Accident Ground Collision at Republic Aviation Farmingdale, NY Cat 3 damage, Parked Airplane, 6-Jul-43. P-47D 42-8407

Crashed

821 Manston Rd, Ramsgate CT12 5DF, UK 6 February 1944 After takeoff on withdrawal support mission to NE France on 6-Feb-44, P-47D crashed on landing at RAF Manston due to mechanical problem with the engine. 1st Lt Robert J Collins slightly injured RTD.

Manufactured

Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA Built at Republic.

Delivered

Republic Airport (FRG), 7150 Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich, UK Assigned to 359FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF.

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