41-6541
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UPL 20757
Lt. Pierce L Wiggin, [Jefferson, SC]. 336th Fighter Squadron. P-47C 41-6541 VF-A. L-R unknown; Lt. Wiggin; Dorn Painter.
Assigned to 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 12th Replacement Control Depot 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: T-190586 / O-2044901
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | 7 January 1944 | Landing Accident Engine Failure Debden/Sta 356 Cat 4 damage, pilot Lt Pierce L Wiggin. Caught fire upon landing due to apparent fuel leak. |