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Lost in transit from Florida to UK
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 452nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15072160 / O-662670
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
5 April 1943 | Crashed 40 miles off the coast of Portugal, Corrubedo, Province of A Coruna, south of Cape Finistere, on ferry flight from Florida to UK after losing an engine. 2nd LT Lee W. Rice, pilot. Crew saved except S/Sgt Joseph Wagner. |
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Sources
Steve Carmichael-Timson, Director of Sub-Sea Operations, Sea-Tech Exploration Ltd.