42-106712
Assigned to 353FS, 354FG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) escort Madgeburg turned back due to mech failure 1st Lt Donald McDowell Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 5133.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 354th Fighter Group 353rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-744728
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Headcorn
Missions
- Date: 28 May 1944
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
North Sea | 28 May 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) escort Madgeburg turned back due to mech failure 1st Lt Donald McDowell Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 5133. |
Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Headcorn Aerodrome, Shenley Farm Cottages, Headcom, Ashford TN27 9HX, UK | Assigned to 353FS, 354FG, 9AF USAAF. |
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Mission 376: Battle Over the Reich, May 28, 1944 By Ivo de Jong
ContributorAl_Skiff
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Sources
MACR 5133 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database