V8801
Beaufighter F Mk VI V8801 415th NFS, 12th AF, call sign 'Lambkin #28' sent on GCI night patrol over Anzio, intercepted E/A closing to identify, hit in starboard engine, vectored to coast in order to bail over friendly forces, bailed out below 4,000 ft 11 km north of Anzio, captured, 2 POW, 18th Feb 1944. MACR 2475.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 415th Fighter Group
- Service Numbers: T-192503
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Observer / Radar Op
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 415th Fighter Group
- Service Numbers: O-737908
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Events
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Anzio RM, Italy | 18 February 1944 | GCI night patrol over Anzio, intercepted E/A closing to identify, hit in starboard engine, vectored to coast in order to bail over friendly forces, bailed out below 4,000 ft 11 km north of Anzio, captured, 2 POW, 18th Feb 1944. MACR 2475. |
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Assigned |
Marcianise CE, Italy | 415th NFS, 12th AF. |