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Crashed into sea about 15 miles east of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex after running out of gas on 4 March 1944.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 671st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-26098
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK | 4 March 1944 | Crashed into sea about 15 miles east of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex after running out of gas. Returning from an aborted mission the pilot discovered that the hydraulic system was out of order. Not able to belly land with a full load of bombs still aboard the aircraft headed towards the North Sea while already low on fuel and eventually crashed into the sea after all crew members had bailed out safely. Pilot Lt. William B. Ostrander, Gunner SSgt. J.E. Wilson and Gunner SSgt. I. Binney.. |