42-8662
Assigned to 361FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Ramrod to Reims - Lost in mid air collision with P-47 42-22542 over Soissons, France 30-Dec-43 2Lt William R Hayden KIA MACR 1870.
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![Ground crew of the 356th Fighter Group congratulate the pilot of a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Zombie" at Martlesham Heath air base. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'ZOMBIE yellow, black outline. [illegible text] black white common practice of 361st FS.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377162.jpg.webp?itok=Cj8CR9kY)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 356th Fighter Group 361st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-797826
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Unit: 356th Fighter Group 360th Fighter Squadron
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
02200 Soissons, France | 30 December 1943 | Failed to Return (FTR) Ramrod to Reims - Lost in mid air collision with P-47 42-22542 over Soissons, France 30-Dec-43 2Lt William R Hayden KIA MACR 1870. |
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Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built at Republic. | |
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Delivered |
LaGuardia Airport, Queens, NY 11371, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich, UK | Assigned to 361FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. |