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Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Crashed near Eccloo. Pilot Lt Charles R Brown Prisoner of War (POW). 16-May-43.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-190473
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • 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

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

2 Rue de la Forêt, 86800 Bignoux, France 16 May 1943 Prisoner of War (POW) crashed near Eccloo on 16-May-43.

Manufactured

Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA Built at Republic.

Delivered

LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Queens, NY 11371, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Duxford, Cambridge CB22, UK Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.