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Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 23FS, 36FG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Argentan 13-Aug-44; after strafing trucks on road, failed to re-join his flight lead. MACR 8578

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From left to right: Captain Walker L. Boone, Flight Officer Manuel S. Martinez and Flight Officer Gerry E. Brasher, pilots of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, sit on the bonnet of a jeep at Duxford air base. Passed for publication 28 October 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolts - the "Guardian Angels" of Flying Fortresses. Here are pictures of Thunderbolts P-47s, the famous American fighter planes, which escort Flying Fortresses on their daylight missions over Occupied Europe. Pho
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 27th Air Transport Group 310th Ferry Squadron 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-060974
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter 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.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

Events

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Crashed

Failed to Return (FTR)

South of Argentan, France 13 August 1944 - 13 August 1944 Failed to Return (FTR) Argentan 13-Aug-44; after strafing trucks on road, failed to re-join his flight lead. MACR 8578

Assigned

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

Assigned

Transferred to 23FS, 36FG, 9AF USAAF.

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Sources

MACR 8578 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database