42-74641

P-47D 42-74641 was assigned to the 78FG/84FS at Duxford, UK. The aircraft, piloted by 1LT Peter E. Pompetti was shot down by AA fire near Beauvais, France while on a mission to escort other P-47s attacking German airfields in France. 1LT Pompetti baled out and was captured as a Prisoner of War (POW) MACR 3102 - 1POW

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Units served with

People

Lieutenant Peter Pompetti points out his latest "kill" to go onto the bulletin board of the 84th Fighter Squadron to Captain Harold E. Stump. Both are pilots with the 84th Fighter Squadron of the 78th Fighter Group, based at Duxford air base. October 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'A visit to an American Fighter Station. This is a pictorial series depicting the various aspects of life of one of the oldest American fighter groups over in England - operationally speaking. The boys are seen lounging aroun

Peter E Pompetti

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 84th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2044767
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Places

Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'

Duxford

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

Missions

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

France 17 March 1944 Shot down by AA fire neas Beauvais, France.

Revisions

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ContributorLee8thbuff
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Lee Cunningham 27-Feb-2016. Made connections to Place and Mission; Added Description based on: "Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces", Stan Bishop & John A. Hey MBE and MACR 3102.

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ContributorLee8thbuff
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Lee Cunningham 27-Feb-2016. Made conections to Place and Mission; Added Description based on "Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces", Stan Bishop & John A. Hey MBE.

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ContributorAAM
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MACR 3102 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database