42-76215
On a Bomber support mission 9 April 1944, Thomas Forbes’ P-47 #42-76215 was hit by Flak and/or damaged by the explosion of a locomotive his Flight was strafing in Argentan, Calvados, France. Oil pressure dropped to zero, he bailed out at 2000ft, last seen to the South of Caen. According to German Reports, the Thunderbolt crashed either near Houlgate or near "Cainet", 17km NW of Caen... There is no locality with that name and it could be the place was La Caine, ±20km SW of Caen, an area which corresponds to witnesses' statements in the Missing Air Crew Report – MACR 4105.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Unit: 366th Fighter Group 389th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 20427888 at enlistment, then O-807280
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 9 April 1944
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
France | 9 April 1944 | in the area of Caen, Calvados Department |
Revisions
MACR 4105
NARA Captured German Records : J-918 at https://catalog.archives.gov/id/131496028 and KUJ-910 at https://catalog.archives.gov/id/131496286
MACR 4105 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database