42-8563 Ilene II
Assigned to 328FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Ramrod to Wilhelmshaven with 1Lt Ray L Cornick. Attempting to catch formation prior to climb on instruments through overcast, overshot formation and not seen thereafter, crashed into North Sea. Killed in Action (KIA) 3-Feb-44. MACR 2122
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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: 352nd Fighter Group 328th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17065233 / O-666877
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Royal Air Force Bodney
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
North Sea | 3 February 1944 - 3 February 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) Over Water (OW), crashed into North Sea. |
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Assigned |
Bodney, UK | Assigned to 328FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF. |