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UPL 18009
Major Michael G H 'Wee Mike' McPharlin HQ Sqn 339 FG, 8th AF USAAF, was a P/O on 71 [Eagle] Squadron RAF and elected not to transfer to 334th FS, 4th FG. Pictured alongside his P-51B 42-106909 6N-Z 'Wee Ginny'. Lost in this A/C 6-6-44 over Normandy.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Headquarters
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group Headquarters Squadron (339th Fighter Group) 334th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885107
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Missions
- Date: 6 June 1944
- Official Description:
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
France | 7 June 1944 |
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Sources
MACR 5621 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database