James L Silva

Military

Pilot F-6 Mustang 44-13839, 160th TRS, 363rd TRG, 9th AF, lost on 2 ship visual recon mission to SE France, hit by flak over Pambouef, France, seen to be streaming Glycol, bailed out. 19th Sept 44. MIA/Evaded. MACR 9176.

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Units served with

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: F-6 Mustang
  • Unit: 363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Group

Events

Event Location Date Description

Enlisted

Boston, MA, USA 11 December 1942 Boston, Massachusetts. 11th Dec 1942.

Other

Failed to Return FTR

Paimbœuf, France 19 September 1944 Lost on 2 ship visual recon mission to SE France, hit by flak over Pambouef, France, seen to be streaming Glycol, bailed out. 19th Sept 44. MIA. MACR 9176.

Born

Middlesex County, MA, USA Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.

Other

Evaded Capture

Evaded capture, returned to unit.

Other

Assigned

Assigned to 160th TRS, 363rd TRG, 9th AF.

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