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Assigned to 61FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF. Personal aircraft Capt Praeger Neyland. Failed to Return (FTR) Belgium. Pilot Lt William H Barnes evaded capture EVD. 11-Aug-44. MACR 7598.
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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: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-744576
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Belgium | 11 August 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) Belgium. Pilot Lt William H Barnes evaded capture EVD. MACR 7598. |
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Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built at Republic. | |
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Delivered |
New York, NY, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Boxted, Colchester, UK | Assigned to 61FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF. |