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Assigned to 359FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) escort to Dorsel, Germany hit by flak in oil line. Crashed Maaseik, Belgium. Pilot 1Lt William F Brown KIA (KIA). 7-Jan-44. MACR 1736.
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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: 356th Fighter Group 359th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-796657
- 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) |
3680 Maaseik, Belgium | 7 January 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) escort to Dorsel, Germany hit by flak in oil line. Crashed Maaseik, Belgium. KIA. MACR 1736. |
Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built at Republic. | |
Delivered |
LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Queens, NY 11371, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich, UK | Assigned to 359FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. |