Vichères

Aircraft crash site

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Detailed History

Second Lieutenant Robert D Couture of the 355th Fighter Group Crashed his P-51 Mustang (serial number 43-6895) at Vichères on 7 June 1944, during a strafing mission in support of D-Day. He Survived the crash and escaped capture with the assistance of the French Underground.

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 355th Fighter Group 354th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16056507 / O-758948
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Information from Robert Couture's person page
Information provided by Simon Griffith, who now owns the land where Couture crashed.
US War Memorials