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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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 363rd Fighter Group 381st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-748782
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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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.

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MACR 3073 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database