42-28455 The Flying Falcon

media-48843.jpeg UPL 48843 Lt. Lawrence “Larry” W Nelson, Warren, OH. 82nd Fighter Squadron, P-47D 42-28455 MX-L “The Flying Falcon”.

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Object Number - UPL 48843 - Lt. Lawrence “Larry” W Nelson, Warren, OH. 82nd Fighter Squadron, P-47D 42-28455 MX-L “The Flying Falcon”.

Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Crashed on take off at Duxford due to engine failure 19-Dec-44. Pilot Lt John B Wade.

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Lawrence W Nelson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-710744
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

John B Wade

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 83rd Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot

Places

Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'

Duxford

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Duxford, UK 19 December 1944 Crashed on take off at Duxford due to engine failure 19-Dec-44. Pilot Lt John B Wade.

Assigned

Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

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