43-6786

Assigned to 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Aborted from the mission with engine trouble 4-Mar-44. Attempted to land plane wheels-up in a plowed field 5 miles west of Framlingham/Sta 153 but A/C exploded upon impact. Pilot 1st Lt Robert Richards KIA.

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Tony A Cardella

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 336th Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief

Edward Hernandez

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 336th Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Robert H Richards

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2044979, T-190174
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Crashed

Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13, UK 4 March 1944 Aborted from the mission with engine trouble. Attempted to land plane wheels-up in a plowed field 5 miles west of Framlingham/Sta 153 but A/C exploded upon impact. Pilot 1st Lt Robert Richards KIA.

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http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=113100
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Personal research & 4th Fighter Group 'Debden Eagles' by Chris Bucholtz.