42-67909 Miswis

Assigned to Milton Jaeger. Lost on a fighter sweep over Tours on 31 July 1944 with pilot Donald Erickson. A faulty fuse caused the bomb to explode when Erickson attempted to release it to attack a gas truck, causing the aircraft to set alight. Erickson baled out of the aircraft at low level and died as a result of his parachute failing to open.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 367th Fighter Group 392nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-763128
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 367th Fighter Group 392nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36253813 / O-756397
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Sonzay 31 July 1944

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