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Assigned to 352FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return(FTR) area patrol to St Quentin. Failed to pull out in time from diving strafing pass at Couvron/Laon aerodrome, flew into ground, bounced up 50ft and exploded. Pilot Lt Kenneth Ames Killed in Action (KIA). 1-Aug-44. MACR 8198.
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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: 353rd Fighter Group 352nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 11093264 / T-62154
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
02000 Laon, France | 1 August 1944 | Failed to Return(FTR) area patrol to St Quentin. Failed to pull out in time from diving strafing pass at Couvron/Laon aerodrome, flew into ground, bounced up 50ft and exploded. Pilot Lt Kenneth Ames Killed in Action (KIA). 1-Aug-44. MACR 8198. |
Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built at Republic. | |
Delivered |
New York, NY, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Raydon, Ipswich IP7, UK | Assigned to 352FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF. |