42-67073
P-38H-5-LO 42-67073 was assigned to the 55FG/338FS at Nuthampstead, UK. On 13-Nov-43 the aircraft, piloted by 1LT Lynn R. Goetzman, was despatched along with other P-38s from 55FG to provide escort to B-17 bombers attacking at Bremen, Germany. The aircraft was attacked by German fighters near Delmenhorst, Germany. 1LT was able to bale out and was captured as a Prisoner of War (POW). The aircraft crached near Delmenhorst, Gremany. 1POW MACR 1266.
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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 338th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-732225
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 13 November 1943
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Delmenhorst, Germany | 13 November 1943 | Shot down by German fighters near Delmenhorst, Germany. Pilot baled out and was captured. |
Revisions
Lee Cunningham 14-Jul-2015. Made connections to PLace and Mission within existing websited data; Adde FTR note per MACR 1266; Added Description based on "Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces", Stan Bishop & John A. Hey MBE.
MACR 1266 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database