41-6204
One-time personal aircraft of Capt. Richard D. McMinn.
Wearing the earliest version of the markings applied to 4th fighter Group Thunderbolts, McMinn's P-47C carried the last two digits of its serial on the fuselage instead of the assigned codes. Subsequently marked as QP-M, this aircraft was shot down by an Fw 190 near Ostend on 15 April 1943. McMinn perished in the crash.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885115
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Squadron Commander
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885135
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Shot down |
20 miles East of Felixstowe, UK | 15 April 1943 | Shot down by Fw190 near Ostend on 15-Apr-43 crashed in the North Sea 20 miles East of Felixstowe. Capt Richard D McMinn Killed in Action. |
Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built at Republic. | |
Delivered |
LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Queens, NY 11371, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Debden, Loughton IG10 3SW, UK | Assigned to 334FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. |