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Assigned 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred 351FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Air base
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- 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: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18039091 / O-665385
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Metfield, Harleston, Suffolk IP20, UK | 28 February 1944 | Crashed Engine Failure Metfield/Sta 366 Cat 5 damage, pilot Lt Gordon B Compton, 28-Feb-44. 351FS 353FG 8AF |
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