42-84593
Assigned to 363FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF. Fatal crash Swingate, Dover 27-Jan-45. 2 x Killed in Service (KIS).
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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: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12165045 / O-826632
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36500585
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Asst Crew chief
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Swingate, Dover CT15 5DW, UK | 27 January 1945 | Fatal Crash Swingate/ nr Dover Cat 4 damage 1Lt Walter E Corby, 27-Jan-45. AT-6 42-84593 - 363FS 357FG 8AF |
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Assigned |
Leiston IP16, UK | Assigned to 363FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
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Manufactured |
Long Beach, CA, USA | Built at North American. |