42-67046
P-38H-5-LO 42-67046 was assigned to the 55FG/38FS at Nuthampstead, UK. The aircraft, piloted by 2LT James M Garvin, was attacked and shot dwon by German fighters west of Oldenburg, Germany while on a mission to escort bombers attacking at Bremen, Germany. The aircraft and 2LT Garvin crashed into the Schwaneburger Moor-Nord and he was Killed in Action (KIA) 1KIA MACR 1427
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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: 55th Fighter Group 38th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-740164
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 29 November 1943
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Schwaneburger Moor-Nord, Germany | 29 November 1943 | Shot down while on a mission to escort bombers attacking at Bremen, Germany. Aircraft crashed into the Schwaneburger Moor-Nord, Germany |
Revisions
Lee Cunningham 16-Jul-2015. Made connections to Place and Mission within existing website data; Added FTR event per MACR 1427 with map location determined in GoogleEarth; Added Description based on "Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces", Stan Bishop & John A. Hey MBE.
MACR 1427 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database