42-67653
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FRE 10096
P-38J-10-LO, s/n 42-67653, coded F5-L of the 428th Fighter Squadron, 474th Fighter Group prepares for take off. This ship was shot down by flak near Joubieval, Belgium on 27 December 1944. The pilot, 2Lt. Lewis R. Blakeney, bailed out and was taken POW (MACR 11469).
Roger Freeman Collection
Updated aircraft and loss information.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- 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: 474th Fighter Group 428th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-736084
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
6690 Joubiéval, Belgium | 27 December 1944 | Lost to 20mm/37mm flak near Joubieval, Belgium. Pilot bailed out and taken POW. |