42-7889
Assigned to 83FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 551FTS, 495FG, 8AF USAAF. Crashed due to Weather, Eaton Park, Chester, Cheshire UK. Pilot Lt John G White, KIA 18-Oct-44.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: VIII Fighter Command 83rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18007358 / T-190463 / O-2044857
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Eaton Park, Chester CH4 9JF, UK | 18 October 1944 | Crashed due to Weather Kennels, Eaton Park, Chester, Cheshire Cat 5 damage Lt John G White, KIA 18-Oct-44. P-47D 42-7889W - 551FS 495FG 8AF |
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Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built at Republic. | |
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Delivered |
New York, NY, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Duxford, Cambridge CB22, UK | Assigned to 83FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
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Other Transferred |
Atcham, Shrewsbury, UK | Transferred to 551FTS, 495FG, 8AF USAAF. |