41-6188
P-47C-2-RE 41-6188 [MX:U] was assigned to 78FG/82FS at Duxford, UK. On 26-Nov-43 the aircraft, piloted by 2LT John Herrick, was despatched with others from 78FG to provide escort to bombers attacking at Bremen, Germany. The aircraft was shot down by German fighters and crashed near Chantilly, France. 2LT Herrick baled out over Beauvais, France and managed to evade capture. He returned to England on 3-Feb-44. MACR 1441 E&E 381.
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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: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-799566
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
Missions
- Date: 26 November 1943
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return |
Beauvais, France | 26 November 1943 | Aircraft shot down by German fighters near Beauvais, France will on a mission to escort bombers attacking Bremen, Germany. |
Revisions
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Sources
Lee Cunningham 16-Jul-2015. Added NEW aircraft entry based on MACR 1441; E&E Report 381 and "Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces", Stan Bishop & John A. Hey MBE.