41-6196
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FRE 2501
A P-47 Thunderbolt (41-6196) of the 56th Fighter Group prepares for take off.
Roger Freeman Collection
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Republic P-47C Thunderbolt 41-6196 334th FS, 4th FG, 8th AF USAAF. Assigned to pilot Capt Alexander Rafalovitch. Lt John F "Pappy" Lutz lost in this a/c 4 May 43 when he bailed out over the North Sea due to engine trouble but at too low an altitude for his chute to deploy. KIA.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885136
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 4 May 1943