42-67653

A P-38 Lightning of the 474th Fighter Group prepares for take off. media-456829.jpg FRE 10096 P-38J-10-LO, s/n 42-67653, coded F5-L of the 428th Fighter Squadron, 474th Fighter Group prepares for take off. This ship was shot down by flak near Joubieval, Belgium on 27 December 1944. The pilot, 2Lt. Lewis R. Blakeney, bailed out and was taken POW (MACR 11469). Roger Freeman Collection

Updated aircraft and loss information.

Object Number - FRE 10096 - P-38J-10-LO, s/n 42-67653, coded F5-L of the 428th Fighter Squadron, 474th Fighter Group prepares for take off. This ship was shot down by flak near...

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 474th Fighter Group 428th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-736084
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Failed to Return (FTR)

6690 Joubiéval, Belgium 27 December 1944 Lost to 20mm/37mm flak near Joubieval, Belgium. Pilot bailed out and taken POW.

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Updated a/c loss information.

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MACR 11469 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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