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Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. A/C struck by flak in left wing tank while strafing a dispersal area containing German aircraft SE of Munich. Pilot Lt Herman S Rasmussen pulled his A/C up to about 400ft then “dropped his wing and went out the right side” Though a chute was seen, his wingman noted “it was not fully opened when it reached the ground.” KIA. MACR 13946.
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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-707674
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-762408
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | 9 February 1945 | Crash Landing Structural Failure Debden/Sta 356 Cat 3 damage, pilot Lt Thomas H Elffner, 9-Feb-45. 335FS 4FG 8AF. |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Munich, Germany | 9 April 1945 | A/C struck by flak in left wing tank while strafing a dispersal area containing German aircraft SE of Munich. He pulled his Mustang up to about 400’ then “dropped his wing and went out the right side” Though a chute was seen, his wingman noted “it was not fully opened when it reached the ground.” KIA MACR 13946. |