42-75185

A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft named "Princess Pat" of the 56th Fighter Group. It was the assigned aircraft of First Lieutenant Charles Reed who joined the 63rd Fighter Squadron in August 1943. Handwritten on slide:"GROUP ??? Princess Pat UN-X at Steeple Morden Kepner's P-47 A. Sloan" Printed on slide:"APR 90F15" media-388436.jpg FRE 5566 A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft named "Princess Pat" of the 56th Fighter Group. It was the assigned aircraft of First Lieutenant Charles Reed who joined the 63rd Fighter Squadron in August 1943. Handwritten on slide:"GROUP ??? Princess Pat UN-X at Steeple Morden Kepner's P-47 A. Sloan" Printed on slide:"APR 90F15" Roger Freeman Collection

Deleted incorrect association with bomber crew member and re-associated with pilot Charles W Reed. Also associated with aircraft serial number.

Object Number - FRE 5566 - A P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft named "Princess Pat" of the 56th Fighter Group. It was the assigned aircraft of First Lieutenant Charles Reed who joined...

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Charles W Reed

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron 63rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-736361
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Lee Bruce Shrouf

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 365th Fighter Group 386th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-689277
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

France 22 June 1944

Revisions

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ChangesAAM ingest
Sources

MACR 6274 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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