Herbert Blanchfield

Paterson, NJ



Herbert Blanchfield's Medals

Airmedal DFC
Airmedal Distinguished Flying Cross
(1 Oak Leaf Cluster) (1 Oak Leaf Cluster)


Assigned Aircraft

AIRCRAFT SERIAL NUMBER CALL LETTERS DATES ASSIGNED DESCRIPTION DISPOSITION
P-47D 41-6187 QP-E Unk "Uncle Den", Dogpatch cartoon character Unknown
P-51B 43-6746 QP-E ? Olive drab, tan underside MIA 7/2/44 while flown by R. Hofer
42-106767 QP-E ?-5/9/44 natural metal finish, regular canopy MIA 5/9/44 while flown by H. Blanchfield


Victories

(includes only those while in the 4th FG)



Date Enemy A/C Air/Ground Place Number
4/5/44 He-111 Ground Brandenburg-Briest A/D, Ger. 0.33
4/5/44 Do-217 Ground Brandenburg-Briest A/D, Ger. 1
4/10/44 HS-126 Ground s/w of Orleans, Fr. 1
4/15/44 Ju-88 Ground Hagenow A/D, Ger. 1

TOTAL VICTORIES 4TH FG
Air Ground Total Air Ground Total
0 3.33 3.33 0 3.33 3.33


Career Highlights/Lowlights


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