44-14172
Assigned to 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) escort mission to Hamm, Germany. Seen to be flying eratically before suddenly pitching nose-up and then diving straight into the ground near Terwolde, Netherlands disintegrating on impact. Pilot 1st Lt George H Logan Jr assumed incapacitated by oxygen system failure as no response to attempts to raise him on R/T. KIA. 2-Oct-44. MACR 9253.
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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
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-694168
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
7396 Terwolde, Netherlands | 2 October 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) escort mission to Hamm, Germany. Seen to be flying eratically before suddenly pitching nose-up and then diving straight into the ground near Terwolde, Netherlands disintegrating on impact. Pilot 1st Lt George H Logan Jr assumed incapacitated by oxygen system failure as no response to attempts to raise him on R/T. KIA. MACR 9253. |