Crash site of Republic P-47C Thunderbolt 41-6259 near Ashbourne, Derbyshire

19th January 1944
P-47C 41-6259
27th ATG, USAAF
Sudbury, Derbyshire

The aircraft was being ferried, along with a second P-47, from Halesworth in southern England to Maghaberry in Northern Ireland for an overhaul. The weather en-route was poor, with 10/10ths … Continue reading “1944-01-19|P-47C|41-6259|27th ATG, USAAF|Sudbury, Derbyshire”