UPL 13242
IMAGECapt. David A Van Epps, [Williams Bay, WI]., 334th Fighter Squadron (ex Fleet Air Arm). P-47D 42-8641 QP-I “Great Dane II”. Capt. Van Epps Made dead stick landing in this P-47 on 29 January 44 and became a PoW on 9 April 44 in P-51B 43-6941 QP-T.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron 336th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-886021
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Nicknames: Great Dane II
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield