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Crashed after take off from Atcham on a local formation flight. Crashed into high ground in low cloud on the western slope of Cat’s Tor near the Cat and Fiddle in the Peak District. Pilot Capt Malta L Stepp and S/Sgt Lynn R Morrison [KNO]. 30-9-43.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 2906th Observation Training Group 495th Fighter Training Group
- Service Numbers: 10601327
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 6th Fighter Wing 495th Fighter Training Group Headquarters Squadron (2906th Observation Training Group) 336th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (4th Fighter Group) No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885155
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot 1055-single engine
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Unit: 495th Fighter Training Group 551st Fighter Training Squadron
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Atcham, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK | 5 June 1943 | Landing accident Atcham/Sta 342 Cat 4 damage, pilot Lt Gordon T Jenkins 551FTS, 495FTG, 8AF. 5-6-43. |
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Crashed |
Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire East SK10, UK | 30 September 1943 | Crashed after take off from Atcham on a local formation flight. Crashed into high ground in low cloud on the western slope of Cat’s Tor near the Cat and Fiddle in the Peak District. |
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