42-106486 Virginia
USAAF Photo.
Object Number - UPL 40363 - Lt Bob McGee and ground crew at the nose of 42-106486 C3-A 'Virginia' 382FS, 363FG, 9th AF. In the background stands 42-106647 C3-D 'Big Mac Junior'.
Assigned to 382FS, 363FG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) penetration escort Frankfurt head-on mid air collision with P-47 42-26016. A/C destroyed, Pilot 2Lt Anthony E Ladas, Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 5138.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 78th Fighter Group 83rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14095313 / O-799574
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 363rd Fighter Group 382nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16034696 / O-810522
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 28 May 1944
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Unit: 78th Fighter Group 83rd Fighter Squadron
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
West of Gardelegen, Germany | 28 May 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) penetration escort Frankfurt head-on mid air collision with P-47 42-26016. A/C destroyed pilot 2Lt Ladas KIA. MACR 5138. |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
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Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Staplehurst, Tonbridge TN12, UK | Assigned to 382FS, 363FG, 9AF USAAF. |
