UPL 14259

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On 16 August 1943, [then] Lt. Col. Blakeslee's P-47 Thunderbolt WD-C, Serial No. 42-7863, was shot up by three Focke-Wulf Fw-190s - he was safely escorted home by Lt. James Goodson.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron 336th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (4th Fighter Group) No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885264
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot, Commanding Officer

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron

Revisions

Date:
ContributorAl_Skiff
ChangesChanges to caption and aircraft associations
Sources

AAM DB Entry correction.

Date:
Contributorapollo11
ChangesCreated entry with caption, person associations and aircraft associations
Sources

Personal research & 'The Debden Eagles' by Garry L. Fry.