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Assigned to 359FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF. Personal aircraft of Lt Col Donald Baccus. Written off after Forced Landing due to Engine Failure Way Farm, Minster, Ramsgate.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 356th Fighter Group 359th Fighter Group 359th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (359th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-406504
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Way Farm Cottages, Way Hill, Minster, Ramsgate CT12 4HT, UK 24 May 1944 Forced Landing due to Engine Failure Way Farm, Minister Cat 5 damage, pilot Lt Col Donald A Baccus, 25-Apr-44. 359FS 356FG 8AF

Manufactured

Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA Built at Republic.

Delivered

New York, NY, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich, UK Assigned to 359FS, 356FG, 8AF USAAF.