42-7963 Dawson County Nebraska

Assigned to 83FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Fatal crash at Hormead, Herts 11-Feb-44 pilot 2Lt Archie F Daniels Killed in Action (KIA).

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Archie Fremont Daniels

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 83rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 10601358 / T-223060
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Fighter 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"

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Hormead, UK 11 February 1944 Fatal Crash Hormead, Herts Cat 5 damage 2Lt Archie F Daniels, 11-Feb-44. P-47D 42-7963 - 83FS 78FG 8AF

Manufactured

Republic Aviation, Farmingdale, NY Built at Republic.

Assigned

Duxford UK Assigned to 83FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

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http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/dbasn.asp?SN=42-7963&Submit4=Go