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Assigned to 334FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 551st Fighter Training Squadron 495th Fighter Training Group 8AF USAAF. During formation immelman manoeuvre, aborted manoeuvre and in recovery A/C stalled and 'flicked' into a spin. Pilot baled out from A/C.
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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
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885184
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (4th Fighter Group) No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885106
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot; Deputy Commanding Officer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885589
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | 18 September 1943 | Ground Loop Debden/Sta 356 Cat 3 damage, pilot Lt Robert B Fraser, 18-Sep-43. 334FS 4FG 8AF. |
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Crashed |
Denbigh, Denbigh LL16, UK | 8 July 1944 | Baled Out Denbigh/8mi SW Cat 5 damage, pilot Lt Orin A Wahl, 8-Jul-44. 551FTS 495FTG 8AF. |
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Sources
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- "The Mighty Eighth" by Roger A. Freeman