Lyle J Maher
MilitaryPilot of P-39N Airacobra 42-9104 based at Santa Rosa AAD, CA, lost 7th July 43 in midair collision, with Capt Clay R Davis's A/C 42-19573 on gunnery target training sortie, 14 miles west of point Jenner, CA. 2 x killed in training accident, one bailed with chute aflame, other did not escape his A/C, bodies not recovered, search abandoned 12th July 43. MACR 16403.
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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: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-395122
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot / Commanding Officer
Aircraft
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Killed in Training (KIT) |
14 miles W Point Jenner, CA, USA | 7 July 1943 | Pilot of P-39N Airacobra 42-9104 based at Santa Rosa AAD, CA, lost 7th July 43 in midair collision, with Capt Clay R Davis's A/C 42-19573 on gunnery target training sortie, 14 miles west of point Jenner, CA. 2 x killed in training accident, one bailed with chute aflame, other did not escape his A/C, bodies not recovered, search abandoned 12th July 43. MACR 16403. |
| Iowa, USA |
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