42-67735
Assigned to 77FS, 20FG, 8AF USAAF. One of a flight of four P-38's attacking, in trail formation, a Me210 when another P-38J [42-67828] collided with this P-38J and they both crashed near Koblenz. 29-Jan-44. Pilot 2nd Lt Robert Flynn Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 2103/2101.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 20th Fighter Group 77th Fighter Squadron 79th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-746072
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Kingscliffe, Apethorpe
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-38 Lightning
- Unit: 20th Fighter Group 77th Fighter Squadron
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Koblenz, Germany | 29 January 1944 | One of a flight of four P-38's attacking, in trail formation, a Me210 when another P-38J [42-67735] collided with this P-38J and they both crashed near Koblenz. 29-Jan-44. Pilot 2nd Lt Robert Flynn Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 2103/2101. |
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Manufactured |
Burbank, CA, USA | Built at Lockheed. | |
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Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
King's Cliffe, Peterborough PE8, UK | Assigned to 77FS, 20FG, 8AF USAAF. |