44-13997
Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. While strafing three trucks in a wooded area, flew so low his section leader lost site of A/C. When it pulled up, half of the starboard wing was missing. A/C did two snap rolls and hit the deck inverted at speed. Pilot Lt Stephen R Boren Killed in Action KIA. 13-Aug-44. MACR 8218.
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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 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-706574
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Troësnes, France | 13 August 1944 | While strafing three trucks in a wooded area, flew so low his section leader lost site of A/C. When it pulled up, half of the starboard wing was missing. A/C did two snap rolls and hit the deck inverted at speed. Pilot Lt Stephen R Boren Killed in Action KIA. 13-Aug-44. MACR 8218. |