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P-39N Airacobra based Santa Rosa AAD, CA, lost 7th July 43 in midair collision, with Capt Clay R Davis A/C 42-19573 on gunnery target training sortie, 14 miles west of point Jenner, CA. Piloted by 2nd Lt Lyle J Maher 2 x killed in training accident, one bailed with chute aflame, other did not escape A/C, bodies not recovered, search abandoned 12th July 43. MACR 16403.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-395122
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot / CO 363rd FS
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-745436
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Crashed

14 miles W Jenner, CA, USA 7 July 1943 lost 7th July 43 in midair collision, with Capt Clay R Davis A/C 42-19573 on gunnery target training sortie, 14 miles west of point Jenner, CA. Piloted by 2nd Lt Lyle J Maher 2 x killed in training accident, one bailed with chute aflame, other did not escape A/C, bodies not recovered, search abandoned 12th July 43. MACR 16403.

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Santa Rosa AAD, CA, USA 363rd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force.

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Sources

MACR 16403 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database