42-75602

P-47 #42-75602 was piloted by Lt Harvey Eakes on strafing attacks on German airfields in Germany, 5 April 1944. Shot down by Flak over Saint-Omer, France and crashed near Tatinghem. Pilot Killed In Action (KIA). The Missing Air Crew Report is mentioned as being MACR 3621, but no trace to be found…

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Newspaper clipping Eakes MIA

Harvey Leonard Eakes

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34463675 at enlistment, then O-886250
  • 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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Serial Number : http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/1942_4.html
NARA Captured German Records : J-807 à https://catalog.archives.gov/id/131495392