KW197
Beaufighter F Mk VI KW197 417th NFS, 12th AF, 16th Nov 44, during E/A intercept, crew bailed out from A/C 21:10, reason unknown, despite their position [east of Nice] being known and patrolling A/C's being diverted to locate them, no trace was found. 2 KIA. MACR 10215.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 417th Night Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O754478
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 417th Night Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O556081
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Observer
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed To Return FTR |
Mediterranean Sea | 16 November 1944 | Beaufighter F Mk VI KW197 417th NFS, 12th AF, 16th Nov 44, during E/A intercept, crew bailed out from A/C 21:10, reason unknown, despite their position [east of Nice] being known and patrolling A/C's being diverted to locate them, no trace was found. 2 KIA. MACR 10215. |
Assigned |
Lyon-Bron Airport (LYN), 1 Avenue Louis Mouillard, 69500 Bron, France | 417th NFS, 12th AF. |
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Sources
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/dbmsn.asp?SN=KW197&Submit6=Go MACR 10215 Details:
http://usaafdata.com / USAAF Personnel Records.
http://417th-nightfighters.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Chapter-4-pg44... crews fate.