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Assigned to 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. One time personal aircraft of Lt Robert J Messenger. Transferred to 396FS, 368FG, 9AF USAAF.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 336th Fighter Squadron 4th Fighter Group
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885173
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 336th Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Airplane and Engine Mechanic

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Lens, Belgium 15 December 1944 Mid Air Collision Lens, Belgium Cat 3 damage Henry B Hamilton, 15-Dec-44. 396FS 368FG 9AF.

Manufactured

Long Island, New York, USA Built at Republic.

Other

Assigned

Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK Assigned to 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF.

Other

Transferred

Chilbolton, Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20, UK Transferred to 396FS, 368FG, 9AF USAAF.