42-7997 Hildegarde Patty II
Assigned to 328FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF. Bale Out due to Engine Failure 10 mile NE Norwich pilot Lt Richard C Brookins 21-Feb-44. A/C destroyed.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- 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
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 328th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-732293
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 328th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-736337
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Royal Air Force Bodney
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Norwich, UK | 21 February 1944 | Bale Out due to Engine Failure 10mi NE Norwich Cat 5 damage Lt Richard C Brookins, 21-Feb-44. P-47D 42-7997 - Hq 352FG 8AF |
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Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built at Republic. | |
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Delivered |
LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Queens, NY 11371, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Bodney, Thetford IP26, UK | Assigned to 328FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF. |