43-9223
416BG - 668BS - 9th AF
Crashed on a test flight killing CPT William Battersby and PFC Charles Coleman
Object Number - UPL 48216 - A-20G-25-DO #42-9223 Code: 5H-F 416BG - 668BS - 9th AF Crashed on a test flight killing CPT William Battersby and PFC Charles Coleman
Crashed on a routine test flight 1 1/2 miles NW of Wethersfield, Essex on 9 May 1944. The pilot Capt. William P. Battersby (Squadron Operations Officer) and the passenger PFC Charles W. Coleman (Parachute Rigger) were killed.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-46327
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Pilot - Squadron Commander
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Wethersfield, Essex, UK | 9 May 1944 | Crashed on a routine test flight 1 1/2 miles NW of Wethersfield, Essex. The pilot Capt. William P. Battersby (Squadron Operations Officer) and the passenger PFC Charles W. Coleman (Parachute Rigger) were killed. |