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P-47 #42-26654 crashed in Normandy - July 8 1944 - 05/05/2006 12:15:56 AM
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,
Thanks in advance
 
Regards
Loic from Normandy
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RE: P-47 #42-26654 crashed in Normandy - July 8 1944 - 05/05/2006 06:44:12 AM
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).

Andy

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<message edited by airevie on 05/05/2006 10:07:58 AM >
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RE: P-47 #42-26654 crashed in Normandy - July 8 1944 - 05/06/2006 01:44:03 PM
Hi Andy,
 
Thank you for your reply. very interesting
 
Cheers !
Loic
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RE: P-47 #42-26654 crashed in Normandy - July 8 1944 - 08/09/2006 05:41:51 AM
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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RE: P-47 #42-26654 crashed in Normandy - July 8 1944 - 08/09/2006 01:27:58 PM
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
Loic
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RE: P-47 #42-26654 crashed in Normandy - July 8 1944 - 08/10/2006 01:59:12 AM
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
 
Regards
Phil
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RE: P-47 #42-26654 crashed in Normandy - July 8 1944 - 08/10/2006 12:31:44 PM
Hello Phil,
 
Many thanks for your help. Much appreciated.
 
Kind regards
Loic

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