43-28616
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
![Photographic officers of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group look through camera lenses infront of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273528.' [Censor no.]. A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380976.jpg.webp?itok=b-IRYuYJ)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 13th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
- Service Numbers: 766458
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Photo Reconnaissance Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Landed in Sweden |
Sweden | 22 November 1944 | 28616 (F-5E-2-LO) landed in Sweden after losing an engine on a mission to Stettin, Nov 22, 1944. MACR 10613. Scrapped in 1945. Was only aircraft of its type to land in Sweden during the war. |
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Sources
http://cgibin.rcn.com/jeremy.k/cgi-bin/gzUsafSearch.pl?target=43-28616&…
"Eyes of The Eighth" - Patricia Fussell Keen, page 218
https://www.forcedlandingcollection.se/USAAFe/USAAF142-441112-lockhead…