UPL 21223
IMAGE"P-47s of the 4th Fighter Group, Debden airdrome Debden, England just before their take-off on a sweep over a Dutch coast. May 1943." P-47C 41-6369 (coded WD-Y) assigned to 1st Lt Paul S "Rip" Riley of the 335th Ftr Sq, 4th FG joins the taxi line for another mission from Debden. The ship was lost on 24 February 1944; Lt Joseph L Sullivan was KIA (MACR 2921). Riley was officially credited with 6.5 confirmed aerial victories. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A06075-79068AC.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield