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Assigned to 394FS, 364FG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Cherbourg peninsula with Lt Robert E Smith 22-Jun-44; hit by flak at low level over Cherbourg, A/C and pilot washed up on Normandy Beach. MACR 6187
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Command
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: XIX Tactical Air Command 367th Fighter Group 394th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 6989144 / O-403940
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Cherbourg, France | 22 June 1944 - 22 June 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) Cherbourg peninsula with Lt Robert E Smith 22-Jun-44; hit by flak at low level over Cherbourg, A/C and pilot washed up on Normandy Beach. MACR 6187 |
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Assigned |
Stoney Cross, UK | Assigned to 394FS, 364FG, 9AF USAAF. |
Revisions
Contributorjmchristel
Changes
Sources
Missing Air Crew Report for Maj. Robert E. Smith, 394th FS/367th FG
Contributorjmchristel
Changes
Sources
Missing Air Crew Report for Maj. Robert E. Smith, 394th FS/367th FG
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources
MACR 6187 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database