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Assigned to 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Shot down by a Bf109 G-6 fighter piloted by Uffz. Gunter Will of Stab/JG11 near Celle, Germany. 8-Apr-44. Pilot 1st Lt. Robert E "Eddie" Hughes baled out POW. MACR 3608.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2044433
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Celle, Germany 8 April 1944 Shot down by a Bf109 G-6 fighter piloted by Uffz. Gunter Will of Stab/JG11 near Celle, Germany. 8-Apr-44. Pilot 1st Lt. Robert E "Eddie" Hughes baled out POW. MACR 3608.

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MACR 3608 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database