42-68131 Murph III
The aircraft was lost in combat 22 June 1944; LT John A. Pierson was KIA (MACR 6244). Roger Freeman Collection
Chris Brassfield
Object Number - FRE 2392 - P-38J Lightning (serial 42-68131, coded KI-V) nicknamed "Murph III" of the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th FG. The aircraft was lost in combat 22 June...
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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: 20th Fighter Group 55th Fighter Squadron 77th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-441851
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot 1056 multi-engine/Squadron Commander
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 20th Fighter Group 55th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-804225
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Kingscliffe, Apethorpe
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
France | 22 June 1944 |
Revisions
Contributorjfbecker
Changes
Sources
Photo on this website shows Maurice McLary standing in front of scoreboard for Murph III showing three victories which matches McLary's score.
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources
MACR 6244 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database
