Gerald E Brasher
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Gerald E 'Jerry' Brasher served as a pilot with the 78th Fighter Group. He was a ace with 6 kills to his credit. 1 x confirmed [Air], 5 x confirmed [Ground]. Transferred to 310FRS, 27ATG, 8AF USAAF.
Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Transport
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Transport
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17033261
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Asst crew chief
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36159148
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew chief
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33891714
- Highest Rank: Corporal
- Role/Job: Armourer
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Nicknames: Nice Kitty / Dude
- Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Unit: 36th Fighter Group 78th Fighter Group 23rd Fighter Squadron 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Unit: 27th Air Transport Group Base Air Depot 2 310th Ferry Squadron
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Based |
13 September 1943 - 26 May 1944 | Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
Other E/A Destroyed |
11 February 1944 | Me109 destroyed NE of Luxembourg. 11-Feb-44. | |
Based |
26 May 1944 | Transferred to 310FRS, 27ATG, 8AF USAAF. | |
Other Crashed |
23 September 1944 | Landing Accident due to Engine Failure Duxford/Sta 357 Cat 5 damage, 1Lt J E Brasher, 23-Sep-44. P-51D 44-14551 - 310FRS 27ATG 8AF | |
Other Promoted |
Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant. | ||
Other Promoted |
Promoted to 1st Lieutenant. | ||
Born |
Revisions
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Combined three entries for Gerald E Brasher. This entry now includes information from the following sources;
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Unit roster in Fry's book 'Eagles of Duxford', p131
Ted Damick, VIII Fighter Command pilots list
Also see: http://www.iwm.org.uk/history/10-incredible-photos-of-american-servicem…
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / EAGLES OF DUXFORD, The 78th Fighter Group in WW2 by Fry, p132 / Ted Damick, VIII Fighter Command pilots list