42-8692
P-47D-5-RE 42-8692 was assisgned to the 356FG/361FS at Martlesham Heath, UK. On 29-Nov-43 the aircraft, piloted by 2LT Johnnie Martin, was despatched with other P-47 from 356FG to provide escort to bombers attacking at Bremen, Germany. The flight encouontered German fighters over Holland and he was killed in the ensuing battle. The aircraft crashed near Hellendoorn, Holland. 1KIA MACR 1543.
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Units served with
![Ground crew of the 356th Fighter Group congratulate the pilot of a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Zombie" at Martlesham Heath air base. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'ZOMBIE yellow, black outline. [illegible text] black white common practice of 361st FS.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377162.jpg.webp?itok=Cj8CR9kY)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 356th Fighter Group 361st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-2044886, T-60562
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 29 November 1943
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
7447 Hellendoorn, Netherlands | 29 November 1943 | Shot down by German fighters and crashed near Hellendoorn, Holland. |
Revisions
Lee Cunningham 19-Jul-2015. Added Description based on "Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces", Stan Bishop & John A. Hey MBE; Made connections to Place and Mission within existing website data; Added FTR event per MACR 1543.
MACR 1543 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database