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P-47C-5-RE 41-6399 [WZ:M] was assigned to the 78FG/84FS at Duxford. On 13-Apr-43 the aircraft, piloted by LTC Joseph L. Dickman, Deputy Group Commanding Officer, was despatched on a Ramrod mission to support the RAF. The aircraft sustained an engine failure two miles off the English coast and LTC Dickman ahd to ditch into the English Channel. He dislocated his right arm when he baled out, but was rescued by the Air-Sea Rescue (ASR) Service. He eventually returned to the United States in July 1943. 1RTD. No MACR issued.

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

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English Channel 13 April 1943 Engine trouble forced the pilot to ditch the aircraft in the English Channel.

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Lee Cunningham 29-Jul-2015. Added NEW aircraft entry based on "Losses of the 8th & 9th AIr Forces", Stan Bishop & John A. Hey mBE.