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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-793559
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

RAF Lewes Site D 16 August 1943 Belly landed at RAF Lewes Site D after running out of gas, pilot Lloyd A. Thornell (351FS/353FG). Aircraft repaired and returned to service.

Crashed

RAF King's Cliffe 4 July 1944 Badly damaged in taxiing accident at AF King's Cliffe, pilot Barton M. Russell (HQ, 66th FW). Aircraft believed repaired and used as formation monitor by 100th BG.

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