41-6206

media-17412.jpeg UPL 17412 Thunderbolt P-47C-2-RE 41-6206 'WD-H' 335th FS, 4th FG, 8th AF. Went on to be transferred to 551st FTS, 495th FTG, 8th AF.

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Object Number - UPL 17412 - Thunderbolt P-47C-2-RE 41-6206 'WD-H' 335th FS, 4th FG, 8th AF. Went on to be transferred to 551st FTS, 495th FTG, 8th AF.

Thunderbolt P-47C-2-RE 41-6206 'WD-H' 335th FS, 4th FG, 8th AF. Later on strength with 551st FTS, 495th FTG, 8th AF. Crashed 1 mile east of Condover, Shropshire, during local aerobatics training flight, Cat 5 damage DBR. Pilot Charles R Griffin KIFA, 2-2-44.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (359th Fighter Group) No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885196
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 495th Fighter Group 551st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 10601316
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Condover, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5, UK 2 February 1944 Crashed 1 mile east of Condover, Shropshire, during local aerobatics training flight, Cat 5 damage DBR. Pilot Charles R Griffin KIFA, 2-2-44.

Manufactured

Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA Built by Republic.

Delivered

United States To USAAF.

Assigned

Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK Assigned to 335th FS, 4th FG, 8th AF.

Other

Transferred

Wretham, Thetford, Norfolk IP24, UK Transferred to 551st FTS, 495th FTG, 8th AF.

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Shipped Overseas

Merseyside, UK Shipped to ETO.

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