42-8391

Assigned to 487FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF. Written of after a take off accident at Thurleigh.

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 487th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15074751 / O-732132
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

Places

Aerial photograph of Bodney airfield, looking south east, the barrack sites are in the top centre of the image, 8 June 1945. Photograph taken by No. 542 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/369. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Royal Air Force Bodney

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Gosfield, UK 14 March 1944 Taxiing Accident Gosfield/Sta 154 Cat 3 damage Lt John R Bennett, 14-Mar-44. P-47D 42-8391 - 487FS 352FG 8AF

Crashed

Thurleigh, Bedford MK44, UK 29 May 1944 Take Off Accident Thurleigh/Sta 111 Cat 5 damage Lt Henry T MacDonald, 29-May-44. P-47D 42-8391 8AF.

Manufactured

Built at Republic.

Delivered

Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Bodney, Thetford IP26, UK Assigned to 487FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF.