DF507
Airspeed Oxford DF507, assigned to 452nd Bomb Squadron, 388th Bomb Group, 8AF USAAF.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Knettishall, Diss, Suffolk IP22, UK | 13 April 1944 | Taxiing accident Knettishall/Sta 136 Cat 3 damage, pilot Lt Gordon K Penton, 13-Apr-44. 452BS 388BG 8AF. |
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Manufactured |
Christchurch, Dorset, UK | Built at Airspeed. | |
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Delivered |
England, UK | Delivered to RAF MU. | |
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Assigned |
Knettishall, Diss, Suffolk IP22, UK | Assigned to 452nd Bomb Squadron, 388th Bomb Group, 8AF USAAF. |