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Assigned to 334FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. A/C struck in coolant system shortly after his section engaged and downed two Bf109’s. Attempting to nurse his ship back over friendly territory, 1st Lt Arthur J Senecal stayed with it too long, bailing out moments before it crashed. He was seen to strike the ground ten yards from the crash, his chute unopened. KIA. (MACR 11521).
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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-887832
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-751096
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | 13 May 1944 | Mid Air Collision Debden/10-15mi SW Cat 3 damage, pilot Lt Jack T Simon, 13-May-44. 334FS 4FG 8AF. |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 2 January 1945 | A/C struck in coolant system shortly after his section engaged and downed two Bf109’s. Attempting to nurse his ship back over friendly territory, 1st Lt Arthur J Senecal stayed with it too long, bailing out moments before it crashed. He was seen to strike the ground ten yards from the crash, his chute unopened. KIA. (MACR 11521). |