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Assigned to 351FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) escort mission to NW Germany, on return with section looking for targets to strafe, hit by flak and crashed Bielefeld, Germany. Lt Joseph R Farley KIA 28-May-44 MACR 5027.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Air base
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-793476
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14058386 / O-806645
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 28 May 1944
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Bielefeld, Germany | 28 May 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) escort mission to NW Germany, on return with section looking for targets to strafe, hit by flak and crashed Bielefeld, Germany. Lt Joseph R Farley KIA 28-May-44 MACR 5027. |
Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built at Republic. | |
Delivered |
New York, NY, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Raydon, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7, UK | Assigned to 351FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF. |