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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  • 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

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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.

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Lyon-Bron Airport (LYN), 1 Avenue Louis Mouillard, 69500 Bron, France 417th NFS, 12th AF.

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