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Assigned to 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Aircraft struck by flak on escort mission to Berlin, A/C abandoned, crashing near Hagenburg, Germany. Pilot Lt Col Selden Edner bailed out and was captured. POW. 8-Mar-44. MACR 2838.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Headquarters
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron 336th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (4th Fighter Group) No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885118
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot - O/C 336th FS - Op's Officer 4th FG - XO 4th FG
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Hagenburg, Germany | 8 March 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) Aircraft struck by flak on escort mission to Berlin, A/C abandoned, crashing near Hagenburg, Germany. Pilot Lt Col Selden Edner bailed out and was captured. POW. 8-Mar-44. MACR 2838. |