42-67860

A P-38J Lightning (KI-V, serial number 42-68760) of the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-38-J-10-LO. 42-68760. 20 FG.' On reverse: G.J. Letzer [Stamp]. media-400670.jpg FRE 2394 A P-38J-10-LO Lightning (KI-V, serial number 42-67860) of the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group. Aircraft lost 24 February 1944. The pilot, Lt. Everett E. Geiger, bailed out due to engine/mechanical failure near Hillegom, Holland on a bomber escort mission. Geiger was taken POW and sent to Stalag Luft I, Barth, Germany (MACR 2666).

[Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-38-J-10-LO. 42-68760. 20 FG.' On reverse: G.J. Letzer [Stamp]] Roger Freeman Collection

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Object Number - FRE 2394 - A P-38J-10-LO Lightning (KI-V, serial number 42-67860) of the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group. Aircraft lost 24 February 1944. The pilot,...

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A P-38J Lightning (KI-V, serial number 42-68760) of the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-38-J-10-LO. 42-68760. 20 FG.' On reverse: G.J. Letzer [Stamp].

Everett E Geiger

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 20th Fighter Group 55th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-746085
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Hollland 24 February 1944

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MACR 2666 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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A P-38J Lightning (KI-V, serial number 42-68760) of the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-38-J-10-LO. 42-68760. 20 FG.' On reverse: G.J. Letzer [Stamp].

Object number: FRE 2394 - A P-38J-10-LO Lightning (KI-V, serial number 42...