V8812
Issued to RAF, then assigned to 417NFS, 50FG via return lend/lease. Lost on return flight to Scorton base after air firing exercise, when the fuel tanks ran dry, due to fuel system mis-management. 1 x WIA, 2 x KIA.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 50th Fighter Group 417th Night Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 38115782
- Highest Rank: Corporal
- Role/Job: Mechanic
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 50th Fighter Group 417th Night Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17037545 / T-000340
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Pilot
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crashed |
Westerdale, Yorkshire | 22 June 1943 | Lost on return flight to Scorton base after air firing exercise, when the fuel tanks ran dry, due to fuel system mis-management. 1 x WIA, 2 x KIA. |
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