Raydon Airfield Memorial

Memorial
media-14944.jpeg UPL 14944 The Raydon airfield memorial

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Object Number - UPL 14944 - The Raydon airfield memorial

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Detailed History

From this former airfield, during World War Two, fighter aircraft of the USAAF flew operations that contributed to the Allied Victory in Europe.



833rd Aviation Engineer Battalion

862nd Aviation Engineer Battalion

357th Fighter Group

358th Fighter Group

353rd Fighter Group



and their support units



Sincerely dedicated to those so far from home who came to help us in our hour of need. 10th June 1995

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-767231
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot with the 353rd , 351st fighter squadron
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-708736
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-708743
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Nicknames: Patrica Baby
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron

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