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

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

Places

Aerial photograph of Bodney airfield, looking south east, the barrack sites are in the top centre of the image, 8 June 1945. Photograph taken by No. 542 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/369. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Royal Air Force Bodney

Events

Event Location Date Description

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