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Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return bomber support mission, Squadron engaged 20+ enemy fighters, Lt Scarborough scored a Fw190 destroyed, before a fighter latched onto his tail and destroyed his A/C. Wounded, he baled out near Worms, Germany POW. 24-Apr-44. MACR 4309.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16024128
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-2044954
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-694187
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Worms, Germany | 24 April 1944 - 24 April 1944 | Failed to Return bomber support mission, Squadron engaged 20+ enemy fighters, Lt Scarborough scored a Fw190 destroyed, before a fighter latched onto his tail and destroyed his A/C. Wounded, he baled out near Worms, Germany POW. 24-Apr-44. MACR 4309. |