44-21159
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 2599 - A P-47 Thunderbolt (HV-D, serial number 44-21159) of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'HV-D.'
Pilot Edward Lightfoot crash belly landed P-47M 44-21159 on 21 January 1945 at Boxted, due to a mechanical failure. The aircraft was lost on 13 March 1945 when it was involved in a mid-air collision with P-47M 44-21115 over Stowmarket. Pilot Richard Tuttle was killed.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-708191
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-830584
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crashed |
Boxted, Colchester, UK | 21 January 1945 | |
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Crashed |
Stowmarket IP14, UK | 13 March 1945 |
