42-28426
P-47D 42-28426 Thunderbolt 406th FS, 371st FG, 9th AF, Taxiing out to runway and hit by out of control landing P-47D 42-26294. Pilot Major William J Daley gravely wounded in crash and died next day. 9 September 1944, at Voisins A-58.
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![Lieutenant Colonel Jim Daley of the 371st Fighter Group climbs out of his P-47 Thunderbolt after a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 11 Aug 1944.' [stamp] and '349044.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'MEET LT COL DALEY OF 9TH AIR FORCE FIGHTER GROUP NO BASE IN NORMANDY. Photo shows: Lt Col Jim Daley gets out of his Thunderbolt. He is the group deputy CO and comes from Amarillo, texas.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-457068.jpg.webp?itok=L-roECB8)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (371st Fighter Group) No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885103
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Assigned |
Bisterne, Ringwood, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24, UK | 7 March 1944 | Assigned to 406th FS, 371st FG, 9th AF. |
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Crashed |
Voisins-le-Bretonneux, France | 9 September 1944 | Taxiing out to runway and hit by out of control landing P-47D 42-26294. Pilot Major William J Daley gravely wounded in crash and died next day. 9 September 1944, at Voisins A-58. |
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Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built at Republic. | |
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Delivered |
United States | To USAAF. | |
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Other Shipped abroad |
Merseyside, UK | Shipped overseas. |
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