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Piloted by 1st Lt Mark T. Wilson Jr on the 25 February 1945 bomber escort mission to Nuremberg, Germany. Low on fuel, had to be crash-landed, 1,5 km south-east of Siegerswoude, Friesland, The Netherlands. Missing Air Crew Report - MACR 12704..

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 84th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17071974 and O-812524
  • Highest Rank: 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"

Missions

  • Date: 25 February 1945

Events

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Failed to Return (FTR)

near Siegerswoude, Friesland, The Netherlands 25 February 1945 On return from escort mission, low on fuel, had to be crash-landed 1,5km south-east of Siegerswoude.

Revisions

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ContributorED-BB
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Sources

MACR 12704
Escape & Evasion Report E&E 2959

Date
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources

MACR 12704 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database