44-13615
Assigned to 334FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Lost on bomber escort mission, aborted once group was aloft, decided to go looking for targets to strafe in Coblenz area, with extensive cloud cover over area, this secondary mission was abandoned, A/C P-51D 44-13615 became detached from section in cloud whilst returning to base. Last sighted Ijmuiden, Holland. Crashed near Harderwijk. Lt Donald Bennett POW. 20-Nov-44. MACR 10536.
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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: 0-725243
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-725243
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-701165
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Hollland | 20 November 1944 | Became detached from section in cloud whilst returning to base. Last sighted Ijmuiden, Holland. Crashed near Harderwijk. Pilot Lt Donald Bennett POW. 20-Nov-44. MACR 10536. |