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5 August 1944, whilst escorting bombers the aircraft, flown by William M Buttner, became detached from the rest of the Squadron when under fire from enemy aircraft.



Francis Gabreski of the 56th Fighter Group scored 10 of his 28 victories in this aircraft.

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 373rd Fighter Group 411th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-462446
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
Lieutenant colonel Francis S. Gabreski of the 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt Handwritten on slide:"Gabreski K2170 Reversed Boxted 1944"
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-406131
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Failed to Return (FTR)

La Celle-les-Bordes, France 15 August 1944

Revisions

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ContributorEmily
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Sources

Details from an article provided by Thierry Boche who recovered the remains of this aircraft in France

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ContributorAAM
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Sources

MACR 8573 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database