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Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR), lost contact with section in climbing turn in cloud, aircraft crashed Onkerzele, Belgium. German records indicate aircraft had been struck by lightning. Pilot Lt Killed in Action KIA. MACR 5669.
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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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-756584
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew chief
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-659198
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Onkerzele, 9500 Geraardsbergen, Belgium | 31 May 1944 - 31 May 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR), lost contact with section in climbing turn in cloud, aircraft crashed Onkerzele, Belgium. German records indicate aircraft had been struck by lightning. Pilot Lt Killed in Action KIA. MACR 5669. |