42-8573

P-47D-5-RE 42-8573 [WZ:L] was assigned to the 78FG/84FS at Duxford, UK. On 26-Nov-43 the aircraft, piloted by 2LT Wayne W. Dougherty, was despatched with other P-47s from 78FG to escort bombers attacking at Paris, France. The aircraft was shot down by German fighters about 10 miles norht of Paris, France. 2LT Dougherty was able to bale out of the aircraft and was captured as a POW. 1POW MACR 1442.

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From left to right: Lieutenant Wayne M. Dougherty and Lieutenant Paul W. Safford of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, put on a record in one of the buildings at Duxford air base. Passed for publication 13 August 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'At U.S. Thunderbolts Station. This series of pictures is a graphic story of the everyday activities of a Thunderbolt P 47 group which includes some of the finest fighter pilots - record holders of the U.S. Army Air Force in Britain. Keystone Picture

Wayne W Dougherty

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 84th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-667673
  • 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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Events

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Paris, France 26 November 1943 Shot down by enemy aircraft 10 miles north of Paris while escorting bombers attacking the ball bearing industry at Paris, France.

Revisions

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ContributorLee8thbuff
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Lee Cunningham 16-Jul-2015. Added Markings and Description based on "Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces", Stan Bishop & John A. Hey MBE; Made conenctions to Place and Mission within existing website data; Added FTR event per MACR 1442.

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ContributorAAM
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MACR 1442 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database