43-7178 Brenda II
Assigned to 334FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Broke from formation on fighter sweep to Stendall, mistaking formating P-51 for enemy fighter, last heard on R/T requesting homing. Hit by Flak and crashed near Poemmelte pilot Lt Mark Kolter Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 5607.
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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: 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-501413
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron 335th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (4th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-810551
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Pömmelte, Germany | 30 May 1944 - 30 May 1944 | Broke from formation on fighter sweep to Stendall, mistaking formating P-51 for enemy fighter, last heard on R/T requesting homing. Hit by Flak and crashed near Poemmelte pilot Lt Mark Kolter Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 5607. |