43-9445
Missing on a flight from A-97 Sandweiler, Luxembourg to Boxted, Essex on 19 November 1944. LtCol Frederick E. Fair, Maj John S. Evans, MSgt John H. Pittman and TSgt Dwight E. Barnes lost. MACR 16050
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![A ceremony to celebrate the handover of an RAF Airfield into US Army Air Force control. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 22 Jun 1943.' [stamp] and '270991.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'TRANSFER OF RAF AIRFIELD TO US ARMY AIR FORCE. 22-6-43, A formal ceremony was held today when Air Vice Marshall JH D'Albiac CB. DSO. of RAF Fighter Command, handed over an RAF Airfield to Brigadier General Robert Candee, Commanding General VIII Air Support command. K](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-456663.jpg.webp?itok=QDMuoEjj)
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: A-97 Sandweiler
Events
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Other Failed to Return |
Boxted, Essex, UK | 19 November 1944 | Missing on a flight from A-97 Sandweiler, Luxembourg to Boxted, Essex on 19 November 1944. LtCol Frederick E. Fair, Maj John S. Evans, MSgt John H. Pittman and TSgt Dwight E. Barnes lost. MACR 16050 |