David Van Epps

David Van Epps with his crew chief Charles Carwell

Photo courtesy of Chuck Konsler



David Van Epps' Medals

Bronze Star DFC
Bronze Star Distinguished Flying Cross
(2 Oak Leaf Clusters)


Assigned Aircraft

AIRCRAFT SERIAL NUMBER CALL LETTERS DATES ASSIGNED DESCRIPTION DISPOSITION
P-47D 42-8641 QP-I ?-1/29/44 "Great Dane II" on left cowling. Shot up and returned to Lashenden, UK. Dead stick landing 1/29/44
P-51B 43-6941 QP-T Unk Unk MIA on 4/9/44 while flown by D. Van Epps


Victories

(includes only those while in the 4th FG)



Date Enemy A/C Air/Ground Place Number
3/6/44 Me-110 Air Nienburg area, Ger. 0.5
3/21/44 Do-217 Ground east of Bordeaux, Fr. 0.5

TOTAL VICTORIES 4TH FG
Air Ground Total Air Ground Total
.5 .5 1 .5 .5 1


Career Highlights/Lowlights


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