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Assigned to 84FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) escort 7-Oct-44; Strafing trains in vicinity of Steinhuder Lake, pulled up to late and 'mashed' into woods beyond. Pilot Robert D Smith Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 9260
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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: 78th Fighter Group 84th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-886164
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 78th Fighter Group 84th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-812871
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 84th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-774334
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
Missions
- Date: 6 June 1944
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
6 miles NW Neustadt, Germany | 7 October 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) escort 7-Oct-44; Strafing trains in vicinity of Steinhuder Lake, pulled up to late and 'mashed' into woods beyond. Pilot Robert D Smith KIA. MACR 9260 |
Manufactured |
Evansville, IN | Built at Republic. | |
Assigned |
Duxford, UK | Assigned to 84FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. |