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goldrex 16th July 2013 18:04

RAF Thunderbolts
 
Gentlemen,
I'm looking for any help on RAF P-47 aircraft and pilot losses in the SEAC theater, WWII and beyond. If possible, could someone please direct me to a site that has this information.
Thank you in advance for any help you may provide.
P.N.

Nick Beale 21st July 2013 21:00

Re: RAF Thunderbolts
 
This French site may help: http://p-47.database.pagesperso-orange.fr/

Alex Smart 22nd July 2013 15:08

Re: RAF Thunderbolts
 
Hello,

FL733 wrecked when crashlanded at Kattaihoshalli, Bangalore after engine failed Apr 10, 1945.
Through to
KL838 Damaged when swung on landing at Yelahanka May 12, 1945. Not repaired and SOC.
and
KL887 Sold for scrap Mar 12, 1947.
Can be found on Joe Baughers USAAF Serials website at :
http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/usafserials.html

Alex

BruceMk11 27th July 2013 14:08

Re: RAF Thunderbolts
 
Losses amongst RAAF pilots include:

P/O Donald Dudley Westgarth (413463), 146 Sqn; killed on ops 25/4/45; Thunderbolt KJ325

F/O Thomas Hudson Cambridge (410213), 261 Sqn; missing believed killed 21/12/44 (later 'presumed dead'); Thunderbolt KJ232

For more RAAF losses, search by squadron here: http://www.awm.gov.au/research/people/roll_of_honour/

Bruce

Col Bruggy 27th July 2013 17:07

Re: RAF Thunderbolts
 
Hello,

Other RAAF SEAC Thunderbolt losses:

14 August 1944.
No.30 Sqn.
Thunderbolt I HB995
AUS420211 W/O Keith Jack KNODLER RAAF +

http://www.awm.gov.au/catalogue/rese...9125z001_1.pdf (see p.314 of 347)

17 November 1944.
No.30 Sqn.
Thunderbolt II HD298
AUS420880 W/O Ian Griffiths HARDY RAAF +

http://www.awm.gov.au/catalogue/rese...9125z001_1.pdf (see p.313 of 347)

21 April 1945
No.79 Sqn.
Thunderbolt II HD292
AUS410340 P/O Russell Stuart JACK RAAF +

http://www.awm.gov.au/catalogue/rese...9125z019_1.pdf (see p.254 of 535)

Col.


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