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Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Section caught strafing a train by Bf109's and Fw190's. A/C Shot down 6-Jun-44. Pilot Lt Cecil E Garbey KIA. MACR 5602.
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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: 335th Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885208
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron 360th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-758793
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 6 June 1944
- Official Description:
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
27110 Le Neubourg, France | 6 June 1944 - 6 June 1944 | Section caught strafing a train by Bf109's and Fw190's. A/C Shot down 6-Jun-44. Pilot Lt Cecil E Garbey KIA. MACR 5602. |