43-6924
Assigned to 334FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 381FS, 363FG, 9AF USAAF.
Failed to Return from escort mission, flames seen on water by squadron colleague who had spiralled down towards water on instruments and nearly crashed himself. Pilot Lt Leonard A Polley KIA. MACR 3073.
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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 381st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-748782
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) Over Water (OW) |
North Sea | 4 March 1944 - 4 March 1944 | Failed to Return from escort mission, flames seen on water by squadron colleague who had spiralled down towards water on instruments and nearly crashed himself. Pilot Lt Leonard A Polley KIA. MACR 3073. |