44-11745 Happy III
Hit by flak. Last sighted near Coburg, Germany. Last radio contact: Bailing out. MACR 12682.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 306th Bomb Group 339th Fighter Group 423rd Bomb Squadron 505th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12049315
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group 504th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (339th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: 33068952 / O-22475
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot; Group Commander
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group 504th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-695168
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 22 February 1945 |