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FRE 389
Four P-47 Thunderbolts of the 351st Fighter Squadron, 353rd Fighter Group, 1943-1944.
Flight leader is Vic Byers in YJ-V "Hawk-Eye" (a/c 42-7958). To his right is Jack Terzian in YJ-Z "Marty" (a/c 42-22469). To Byers' left is Harold J. Morris in YJ-Y "Barbara" (a/c 42-8478). Nearest to the camera is Edgar J. Albert in YJ-U "Doris" (a/c 42-74736). The photo is likely to have taken in late 1943 as Morris left the Squadron before the end of the year to transfer to the 78th FG where he was killed in action. Albert was killed in action 5th February 1944 and Terzian became a POW 22nd May 1944. Roger Freeman Collection
Flight leader is Vic Byers in YJ-V "Hawk-Eye" (a/c 42-7958). To his right is Jack Terzian in YJ-Z "Marty" (a/c 42-22469). To Byers' left is Harold J. Morris in YJ-Y "Barbara" (a/c 42-8478). Nearest to the camera is Edgar J. Albert in YJ-U "Doris" (a/c 42-74736). The photo is likely to have taken in late 1943 as Morris left the Squadron before the end of the year to transfer to the 78th FG where he was killed in action. Albert was killed in action 5th February 1944 and Terzian became a POW 22nd May 1944. Roger Freeman Collection
353rd FG Records
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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: 356th Fighter Group 360th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-680019
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 9 September 1944 |
Revisions
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources
MACR 8656 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database