42-8481 Muriel V
Assigned to 328FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 487FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred War Weary to 552FTS, 495FTG, 8AF USAAF.
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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
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 328th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-660088
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 328th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17065233 / O-666877
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 328th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-425017
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot/group commander
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Atcham, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK | 24 September 1944 | Landing Accident Atcham/Sta 342 Cat 3 damage, pilot Lt Wayne C Gatlin, 24-Sep-44. 440924 P-47D 42-8481W 552FTS 495FTG 8AF |
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Crashed |
Le Bourget, France | 26 February 1945 | Crashed Le Bourget Cat 4 damage, pilot Lt Edward S Szymanski KIA, 26-Feb-45. 386FS 365FG 9AF. |
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Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built at Republic. | |
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Delivered |
New York, NY, USA | Delivered to USAAF. |
Revisions
ContributorAl_Skiff
ChangesChanges to production block number, description and events
ContributorAl_Skiff
ChangesCreated entry with serial number, aircraft type, production block number, manufacturer, nicknames, markings, description, events, unit associations, person associations and place associations