42-8688

P-47D 42-8688 was assigned to the 78FG/83FS at Duxford, UK. The aircraft, piloted by 2LT Courtlyn W. Hotchkiss, was shot down by AA-fire near Reims, France while on a mission to provide escort and low-level fighter sweeps for other P-47 making low-level strafing attacks on German airfields in France. 2LT Hotchkiss baled out and managed to evade capture. MACR 3101.

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People

Picture of Hotchkiss

Courtlyn W Hotchkiss

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 78th Fighter Group 83rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-686748
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot

Places

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"

Missions

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

France 17 March 1944

Revisions

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ContributorLee8thbuff
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Sources

Lee Cunningham 27-Feb-2016. Added Mission Narrative based on "Losses of the 9th & 9th Air Forces", Stan Bishop & John A, Hey and MACR 3101.

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ContributorAAM
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Sources

MACR 3101 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database