NS594
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Object Number - UPL 6961 - A de Havilland DH98 Mosquito PR Mk XVI "U" NS594 of the 653rd Bombardment Squadron, 25th Bombardment Group at USAAF Station 376 former RAF Watton.
Substantially damaged on 28/01/1945 in a landing accident Watton [AAF 376], when it ground looped. Robert W James (pilot).
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 25th Bomb Group 385th Bomb Group 550th Bomb Squadron 653rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-812999
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Manufactured |
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK | 24 March 1944 | Hatfield Built, contract number 555/C.23(a), between 24-3-1944 and 31-12-1945. |
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Crashed |
Watton, Thetford, Norfolk IP25, UK | 28 January 1945 | Substantially damaged on 28/01/1945 in a landing accident Watton [AAF 376], when it ground looped. Robert W James (pilot). |
