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P-47 #42-26654 crashed in Normandy - July 8 1944

Hi everybody,
 
I'm looking for any info about the pilot Capt. Cowell VanDeventer 088257 who was killed the 8th of July 1944 in the crash of his aircraft P-47 #42-26654. Well I'm seeking any info about this pilot and his aircraft. Where he was crashed exactly ? What were the circumstances of the crash ? Is it exist a picture of Vandeventer or about his aircraft ?
 
Any info are welcome,
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    Loic,

    42-26654 loss was recorded in Missing Air Crew Report  (MACR) #6671.

    Evidently the day he was lost, Captain Vandeventer was assigned to the 373rd Fighter Group's 410th Fighter Squadron.

    Before flying in the ETO, he flew in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations (MTO) where he was creditied with two aerial victories (see attachment).

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    Hi Andy,
     
    Thank you for your reply. very interesting
     
    Cheers !
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    Hello
    The Capt Van Deventer Cowell (KIA)O-885257
    #42-26654 410FS was hit by the flak of A/F Evreux-Fauville  in the tail   at 15H10 and crashed in woods 4KM SE of Evreux
    He was Blue leader in this mission Phil
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    Hello Phil,
     
    Many thanks for those interesting infos. Do you have any other kind of info like the MACR or a picture about the aircraft or the pilot ?
     
    Thanks again,
     
    Kind regards
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    Hello Loic
     
    Unfortunately I don’t have the MACR , but I have the microfilm of this unit
    You may ask the MACR at the AFHRA  AFHRANEWS@MAXWELL.AF.MIL, you send an Email with your request and of course your address , also if you need more details on the crash site and the circumstances you may ask for the IDPF (Individual Deceased Personnel File)
    for Capt Van Deventer Cowell (KIA)O-885257
    You send a message with the reason of the request at
     
    Commander
    U.S. Total Army Personnel Command Attention: TAPC-PAO (FOIA)
    200 Stovall Street
    Alexandria, Virginia 22332-0404
    FOIA@hoffman.army.mil
     
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    Phil
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    Hello Phil,
     
    Many thanks for your help. Much appreciated.
     
    Kind regards
    Loic
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    Hi All,
     
    A very late reply to this thread - in case anyone is out there. I too am interested in this pilot. I have some of his memorabilia including a photo of him with 4 other 410th pilots. Happy to send a scan. Would love to get more info on "Slim" - Capt. VanDeventer. 
     
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    Hello Greg,
    I'm living in the Evreux area and just have the MACR. Any info you could provide about Capt Vandeventer would be very appreciated.
    Thanks in advance.
     
    Regards
    Loic
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