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On 13 June 1944, pilot 1Lt. Burleigh E. Curtis participated in a dive-bombing attack on a bridge near Briouze, France. His approach was too low; the aircraft was hit by the bomb blast, crashed, and exploded in a pasture 2km from the bridge.
Lt. Curtis was buried at the scene of the crash by French civilians, and the grave marked with a propeller.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 377th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-745311
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
France | 13 June 1944 |
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Sources
MACR 6196 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database