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Assigned to 334FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. A/C struck trees while attacking ground targets. Aircraft was seen to “flick several times,” turn over on its back and hit the ground, skidding a short distance before exploding. Pilot 2nd Lt Harry B Noon KIA. MACR 5571.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-699021
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
50800 Villedieu-les-Poêles, France | 11 June 1944 | A/C struck trees while attacking ground targets. Aircraft was seen to “flick several times,” turn over on its back and hit the ground, skidding a short distance before exploding. Pilot 2nd Lt Harry B Noon KIA. MACR 5571. |