42-75250
Assigned to 334FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 328FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF.
On climbout for an operational mission the engine on P-47D 42-75250 exploded, the pilot Lt Richard C Brookins baled out , and the A/C was reported as crashing near Thurlton.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 328th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (352nd Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-422898
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | Belly Landing due to disorientation in snowstorm Debden. Dec-43. | |
Crashed |
Thurlton, Norfolk, UK | On climbout for an operational mission the engine on P-47D 42-75250 exploded, the pilot Lt Richard C Brookins baled out , and the A/C was reported as crashing near Thurlton. |
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Sources
http://www.littlefriends.co.uk/4thfg.php
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt: World War 2 Album By Ray Merriam.
http://www.americanairmuseum.com/person/181407