44-15359

Assigned to 84FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Hannover, Germany with 1Lt Louis Musgrave. Downed by flak in the vicinity of Einbeck 24-Feb-45. 1 x KIA MACR 12615

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 84th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15108592 / O-716202
  • 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.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Einbeck, Germany 24 February 1945 Failed to Return (FTR) Hannover, Germany with 1Lt Louis Musgrave. Downed by flak in the vicinity of Einbeck 24-Feb-45. 1 x KIA MACR 12615

Assigned

Duxford, Cambridge, UK Assigned to 84FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

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Sources

MACR 12615 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database