42-8603

Om 21 April 1944, P-47D 42-8603 suffered engine failure and crashed 2 miles east of home airfield, Duxford.

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People

Martin G O'Connell

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 83rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-814742
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

Places

Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'

Duxford

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

21 April 1944

Revisions

Date
ContributorLucy May
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Sources

http://www.littlefriends.co.uk/78thfg.php?action=list_records&sort_orde…
http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/1942_1.html