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UPL 15154
(then) 2nd Lt. Pierce McKennon in the cockpit of hie P-47C Thunderbolt 416621.
It displays a single kill marking, denoting his victory over an Fw 190 on 30 July 1943 - the first of his 11 aerial successes.
It displays a single kill marking, denoting his victory over an Fw 190 on 30 July 1943 - the first of his 11 aerial successes.
Personal research & 4th Fighter Group 'Debden Eagles' by Chris Bucholz.
Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. One-time personal aircraft of 2nd Lt Pierce McKennon.
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Units served with
- 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: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885562
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot / Squadron Commander
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other E/A Destroyed |
France | 30 July 1943 | Fw190 destroyed, pilot Lt Pierce McKennon. |
Revisions
ContributorAl_Skiff
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Sources
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4th Fighter Group: Debden Eagles By Chris Bucholtz.
Contributorapollo11
Changes
Sources
Personal research & 4th Fighter Group 'Debden Eagles' by Chris Bucholz.