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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Corporal Joseph M. Gillen gives Second Lieutenant John W. Herrice of the 78th Fighter Group a report on his P-47 Thunderbolt before a night flight, 28 October 1943. Passed for publication 28 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolts - The Fly. Thunderbolts - The "Guardian Angels" Of Flying Fortresses. Here are pictures of Thunderbolts - P-47s, the famous American fighter planes, which escort Flying Fortresses on their daylight missions over Occupied Europe. Photo Shows:- 2/Lt. John. W. Herrice,

John W Herrick

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-799566
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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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.'

Duxford

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

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Beauvais, France 26 November 1943 Aircraft shot down by German fighters near Beauvais, France will on a mission to escort bombers attacking Bremen, Germany.

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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.