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Assigned to 411FS, 373FG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) dive bombing mission to Bonn airfield section joined melee with 25+ Me109's and 4 x Fw190's shot down in dogfight. Pilot 1st Lt Frank A Hawn POW. MACR 11493.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 373rd Fighter Group 411th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19151253 / O-774148
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Bonn, Germany | 23 December 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) dive bombing mission to Bonn airfield section joined melee with 25+ Me109's and 4 x Fw190's shot down in dogfight. Pilot 1st Lt Frank A Hawn POW. MACR 11493. |
Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built at Republic. | |
Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Woodchurch, Birkenhead, Wirral CH49, UK | Assigned to 411FS, 373FG, 9AF USAAF. |