43-25531 Judy Georgia Peach
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UPL 29922
Lt. Barney P Casteel. 63rd Fighter Squadron. P-47D 43-25531 UN-A "Georgia Peach". Photo shows battle damage received on the 19th May 1944 mission.
Assigned to HQ Sqn, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 63FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF. Flak damaged 19-May-44. Lost 18-Sep-44 - Lt Robert G Kelley - Evaded MACR 8996.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Headquarters
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 495th Fighter Training Group 56th Fighter Group 63rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-810471
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 63rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-697563
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: VIII Fighter Command 356th Fighter Group 56th Fighter Group 63rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters (356th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-393591
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Group Commander
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Crashed |
41812 Erkelenz, Germany | 18 September 1944 | Lost 18-Sep-44 - Lt Robert G Kelley - Evaded MACR 8996. |
Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built at Republic. | |
Delivered |
LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Queens, NY 11371, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich, UK | Assigned to HQ Sqn, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Boxted, Colchester, UK | Transferred to 63FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF. |