41-6335 El Jeepo
P-47C 41-6335 HL-B 83FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.
NARA Ref 342-FH-3A06202-80713AC.
Object Number - UPL 21417 - A Republic P-47 flies close to a formation of bombers while on practice bombing mission over Molesworth, England on 6 September 1943. P-47C 41-6335...
Assigned to 83FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. On bomber escort mission, section bounced by Bf109's, strikes observed on A/C as section broke. A/C lost 22-Feb-44 - Lt John H Johnson POW. MACR 2669.
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Units served with
- 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: 78th Fighter Group 83rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-739797
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 83rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-421260
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Eindhoven, Netherlands | 22 February 1944 | On bomber escort mission, section bounced by Bf109's, strikes observed on A/C as section broke. A/C lost 22-Feb-44 - Lt John H Johnson POW. MACR 2669. |
