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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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: 78th Fighter Group 84th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-667673
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
Missions
- Date: 26 November 1943
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other 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
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.
MACR 1442 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database