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Assigned to 334FS, 4FG 8AF, transferred to 336FS,4FG, 8AF. While on a local flight aircraft caught fire and pilot John Mitchelweis was forced to bail out. Killed in resulting fall when he came out of the chutes harness. 1-Feb-43.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- 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: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885217
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | 1 February 1943 | While on a local flight aircraft caught fire and pilot John Mitchelweis was forced to bail out. Killed in resulting fall when he came out of the chutes harness. 1-Feb-43. |
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