42-76318
Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) escort to Hannover Strafing Wunstrof A/D hit by AA fire climbed to bale out, stalled/spun in. 28-May-44 2Lt William S Orvis Jr Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 5026.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19092241 / O-763714
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
Missions
- Date: 28 May 1944
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Steinhuder Meer, 31515 Wunstorf, Germany | 28 May 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) escort to Hannover Strafing Wunstrof A/D hit by AA fire climbed to bale out, stalled/spun in. 28-May-44 2Lt William S Orvis Jr KIA. MACR 5026. |
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Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built at Republic. | |
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Delivered |
LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Queens, NY 11371, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Duxford, Cambridge CB22 4QR, UK | Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. |