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Assigned to 334FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Section jumped by 15 Bf109’s while on a strafing mission. Shot down in the ensuing melee. Though not seen to go down, the section leader did see two parachutes in the vicinity but was unable to confirm the identity of either. 18-Aug-44. Pilot 2nd Lt C G Howard KIA. MACR 7943.
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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: 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-701736
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-706400
- 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) |
Beauvais, France | 18 August 1944 | Section jumped by 15 Bf109’s while on a strafing mission. Shot down in the ensuing melee. Pilot 2nd Lt C G Howard KIA. MACR 7943. |