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Assigned to 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) strafing mission to Poix. Pilot 2nd Lt Frank D Caple called 'mayday' off Le Touquet and attempted to abandon A/C, canopy was stuck, so finally attempted belly landing on beach. 10-Jun-44. POW. MACR 5722.
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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: 336th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-705492
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 336th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-813134
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Le Touquet, France | 10 June 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) strafing mission to Poix. Pilot 2nd Lt Frank D Caple called mayday off Le Touquet and attempted to abandon A/C, canopy was stuck, so finally attempted belly landing on beach. 10-Jun-44. POW. MACR 5722. |