41-6181 Stinky
Developed engine trouble while on local flight. Crashed while attempting an emergency landing at Sawbridgeworth when engine cut out completely at 150’ and went straight in. 3rd April 43. Pilot Frank Smolinksky killed in flying accident [KIFA].
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885174
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, UK | 3 April 1943 | Developed engine trouble while on local flight. Crashed while attempting an emergency landing at Sawbridgeworth when engine cut out completely at 150’ and went straight in. 3rd April 43. Pilot Frank Smolinksky killed in flying accident [KIFA]. |
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Manufactured |
Long Island, New York, USA | Built by Republic. | |
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Delivered |
United States | To USAAF. | |
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Other Shipped overseas |
Merseyside, UK | Shipped overseas to ETO. | |
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Assigned |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | Assigned to 335th FS, 4th FG, 8AF USAAF. |