Robert N Gore

Military

Struck the ground while making a low level pass of the a/f and crashed at Duxford on a ferry flight to Zeals, Wiltshire on 10 Feb 1944 in P-38J #42-67667.

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Fire crew attend to the fatal crash of P-38 Lightning (CG-O, serial number 42-67667) at Duxford air base. The aircraft was being flown by Second Lieutenant Robert N. Gore, formerly of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, but reassigned to the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, prior to this crash. 10 February 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '72322 AC - This Lockheed P-38 piloted by 2nd Lt. Lobert N. Gore, New York City, N.Y. of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, cr

42-67667

  • Aircraft Type: P-38 Lightning
  • Unit: 55th Fighter Group 38th Fighter Squadron

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"

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AccidentReports.com, Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces / Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia