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Assigned to 504FS, 339FG, 8AF USAAF. Crashed on D-Day. Engine failure after take-off on the first mission of the day. Pilot 1Lt Elton J Brownshadel Killed in Action (KIA).
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group 504th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18114987 / O-676615
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 6 June 1944
- Official Description:
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Barnston, Dunmow CM6, UK | 6 June 1944 | Crashed on D-Day. Engine failure after take-off on the first mission of the day. Pilot 1Lt Elton J Brownshadel Killed in Action (KIA). |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
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Delivered |
Beale AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Fowlmere, Royston SG8, UK | Assigned to 504FS, 339FG, 8AF USAAF. |