42-75510
5 August 1944, whilst escorting bombers the aircraft, flown by William M Buttner, became detached from the rest of the Squadron when under fire from enemy aircraft.
Francis Gabreski of the 56th Fighter Group scored 10 of his 28 victories in this aircraft.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth 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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 373rd Fighter Group 411th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-462446
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-406131
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
La Celle-les-Bordes, France | 15 August 1944 | |