42-26421
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UPL 25505
P-47D-25-RE #42-26421 Code: #87
57th Fighter Group - 66th Fighter Squadron - 12th AF
Presentation plane #45 purchased by the employees of Republic Aircraft.
This aircraft failed to return on 2 September 1944 with Lt. Thomas D. Davis.
57th Fighter Group - 66th Fighter Squadron - 12th AF
Presentation plane #45 purchased by the employees of Republic Aircraft.
This aircraft failed to return on 2 September 1944 with Lt. Thomas D. Davis.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Twelfth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other MIA |
near Ferrara, Province of Ferrara, Italy | 2 September 1944 | a/c disappeared with pilot 1LT Thomas D. Davis. As he and his wingman flew up through an overcast, Davis never appeared on top and his wingman couldn't locate him. |