42-106464

media-26971.jpeg UPL 26971 Capt. Albert J Schlegel [ Cleveland, OH ]. 335th Fighter Squadron. P-51B 42-106464 WD-O.

Object Number - UPL 26971 - Capt. Albert J Schlegel [ Cleveland, OH ]. 335th Fighter Squadron. P-51B 42-106464 WD-O.

Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Aborted escort mission to Karlsruhe, due to engine problems, on return to base, pilot Lt Eliot H Shapleigh abandoned A/C. Evaded capture EVD. 27-May-44. MACR 5724.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-190537 / O-2044921
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18089660 / O-694191
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Reims, France 27 May 1944 - 27 May 1944 Aborted escort mission to Karlsruhe, due to engine problems, on return to base, pilot Lt Eliot H Shapleigh abandoned A/C. Evaded capture EVD. MACR 5724.

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MACR 5724 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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