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Destroyed in crash landing at Thrift Farm, Herongate, Essex while returning from bomber escort mission on 14 Oct 1943. Pilot Lt. Robert C. Peters killed.
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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 350th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-736333
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 350th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-793966
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 14 October 1943
- Date: 16 August 1943
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crashed |
Metfield, UK | 16 August 1943 | Damaged in taxiing accident, pilot William F. Tanner. Aircraft repaired and returned to service. |
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Crashed |
Herongate, Essex | 14 October 1943 | Destroyed in crash landing at Thrift Farm, Herongate, Essex while returning from bomber escort mission. Pilot Lt. Robert C. Peters killed. |