Harry A Coleman
MilitaryAssigned to 62FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to VIII Air Support Command.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Command
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
![A ceremony to celebrate the handover of an RAF Airfield into US Army Air Force control. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 22 Jun 1943.' [stamp] and '270961.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'TRANSFER OF RAF AIRFIELD TO US ARMY AIR FORCE. 22-6-43, A formal ceremony was held today when Air Vice Marshall JH D'Albiac CB. DSO. of RAF Fighter Command, handed over an RAF Airfield to Brigadier General Robert Candee, Commanding General VIII Air Support command. K](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-456658.jpg.webp?itok=WsSLKNTB)
- Site type: Military site
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Based |
Boxted | 11 August 1943 - 23 September 1943 | Assigned to 62FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF. |
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Other Crashed |
Halesworth IP19, UK | 13 September 1943 | Taxiing Accident Halesworth/Sta 365 Cat 3 damage 2Lt Harry A Coleman, 13-Sep-43. P-47D 42-74626 - 62FS 56FG 8AF |
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Other Transferred |
Sunninghill, Ascot SL5, UK | 23 September 1943 | Transferred to VIII Air Support Command. |
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