42-76248
![A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-76248) of the 406th Fighter Group prepares for take off. Image stamped on reverse: 'Confidential.' [stamp], 'Passe for publication 26 Aug 1944.' [stamp] and 353311.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse is damaged, what remains reads: 'Busch Foto...P-47 landing strip.... in France...where GIs... from England and ....'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/wysiwyg_x2/public/freeman/media-457102.jpg.webp?itok=Ki77jXPt)
The field is most likely Brucheville (9th AF ALG A-16), France, from which the 36th operated August- September 1944. Roger Freeman Collection
Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 9590 - A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-75248) of the 22nd Fighter Squadron, 36th FG prepares for take off. Image stamped on reverse: 'Confidential.'...
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
England | 24 May 1944 |
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Sources
MACR 5881 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database
![A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-76248) of the 406th Fighter Group prepares for take off. Image stamped on reverse: 'Confidential.' [stamp], 'Passe for publication 26 Aug 1944.' [stamp] and 353311.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse is damaged, what remains reads: 'Busch Foto...P-47 landing strip.... in France...where GIs... from England and ....'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-457102.jpg.webp?itok=wf6OjhBW)