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Crashed at Shelf Moor 24 July 1945 en route from Poix to Renfrew. The crew consisting of George Johnson, Earl Burns, Beverly Izlar, Theodore McCrocklin and Francis Maloney and two passengers, Grover Alexander and John Dunlop Main of the RAF were all killed in the crash.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 314th Troop Carrier Group
- Highest Rank: Corporal (RAF)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 314th Troop Carrier Group
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 314th Troop Carrier Group
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 314th Troop Carrier Group
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 314th Troop Carrier Group
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Places
- Site type: Aircraft crash site
- Known as: James's Thorn
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
England | 24 July 1945 |
Revisions
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources
MACR 15527 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database