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Assigned to 368FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. Crashed on take-off East Wretham/Sta 133 Lt Robert V Beaupre Killed in Flying Accident (KIFA). 6-Jan-45. Cat 5 damage. A/C written off.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 359th Fighter Group 368th Fighter Squadron 3rd Gunnery & Tow Target Flight
- Service Numbers: 11069740 / O-811841
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Wretham, Thetford IP24, UK | 6 January 1945 | Crashed on take-off East Wretham/Sta 133 Lt Robert V Beaupre Killed in Flying Accident (KIFA). 6-Jan-45. |
Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Wretham, Thetford IP24, UK | Assigned to 368FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. |