44-13331
Assigned to 55FS, 20FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 487FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF. Lost 28-Jun-44 due to engine fire - Lt George C Armstrong bailed safely RTD.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 487th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-792932
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Ash Bypass, Ash, Canterbury CT3, UK | 28 June 1944 | Lost 28-Jun-44 due to engine fire - Lt George C Armstrong bailed safely RTD. |
Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American Aviation. | |
Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Wittering, Peterborough PE8, UK | Assigned to 55FS, 20FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
Other Transferred |
Bodney, Thetford IP26, UK | Transferred to 487FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF. |