42-12778 Dim View
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FRE 2193
Two engineers of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group fit cameras onto an F-5 Lightning (serial number 42-12778) nicknamed "Dim View". Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273531.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.
Roger Freeman Collection
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Failed to Return (FTR). Lockheed F-5A-3 Lightning 42-12778 31st PRS, 10th PRG, 9th AF . 7th May 1944. Belgium. Pilot Fred Kay Hayes. KIA. MACR 5534.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 22nd Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-729166
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot - Group Commanding Officer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 22nd Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-736201
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 22nd Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
- Service Numbers: 0746160, 14166A
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Belgium | 7 May 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR). Lockheed F-5A-3 Lightning 42-12778 31st PRS, 10th PRG . 7th May 1944. Belgium. Pilot Fred Kay Hayes. KIA. MACR 5534. |
Manufactured |
Burbank, CA, USA | Built at Lockheed Vega Plant, Burbank, CA, USA. | |
Delivered |
To USAAF. | ||
Assigned |
Assigned 31st PRS, 10th PRG, 9th AF. |
Revisions
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Sources
http://www.fold3.com/image/28618306/ MACR 5534 Details.
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/dbmacr.asp?MACR=5534&Submit=Go MACR bare bones.