UPL 15389
IMAGECapt. Kenneth G. Smith (left) and 1st Lt. Edward P. Freeburger of the 335th Fighter Squadron. Smith became a PoW on 21 March 1944 when his Mustang was one of seven downed by German flak in the Bordeaux region of France during a four-hour long strafing mission of enemy airfields in the area. Three days earlier, he had been flying with Freeburger as his wingman when the latter was shot shot down and killed by Fw 190s near Nancy.
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Units
- 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: 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-886156
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19002781 / O-885251
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Pilot
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
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Contributorapollo11
Sources
Personal research & 4th Fighter Group 'Debden Eagles' by Chris Bucholtz.