42-9678
P-39N Airacobra 42-9678, 346th FS, 350th FG, 12th AF, lost whilst on mission to provide cover to Pantellaria, in combat with FW190's, pilot bailed out into Mediterranean Sea, 10 Miles N Of Pantellaria Island, pilot 2nd Lt Richard E Hunter initially posted MIA, later KIA. 13th June 43. MACR 13.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Service Numbers: O-794950
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
10 miles N of Pantelleria, Italy | 13 June 1943 | Lost whilst on mission to provide cover to Pantillaria, in combat with FW190's, pilot bailed out into Mediterranean Sea, 10 Miles N Of Pantellaria Island, pilot 2nd Lt Richard E Hunter initially posted MIA, later KIA. 13th June 43. MACR 13. |
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Assigned |
Maison Blanche, Boukhanefis, Algeria | 346th FS, 350th FG, 12th AF. |
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http://www.fold3.com/image/29416041/ MACR 13 details.
https://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd... Pilots service/memorial details, etc.
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/dbmacr.asp?MACR=13&Submit=Go MACR 13 Bare bones.