43-6512
Assigned to 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 380FS, 363FG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) dive bombing mission to Coutances, France. A/C hit by flak dive bombing gun positions NE Coutances. Pilot Lt Charles R Reddig abandoned A/C in area and evaded capture EVD. 4-Jul-44. MACR 6678.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 363rd Fighter Group 380th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-748787
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
50200 Coutances, France | 4 July 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) dive bombing mission to Coutances, France. A/C hit by flak dive bombing gun positions NE Coutances. Pilot Lt Charles R Reddig abandoned A/C in area and evaded capture EVD. 4-Jul-44. MACR 6678. |