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Assigned to 334FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. One-time personal aircraft of Ralph Kidd Hofer. Failed to Return, Lost in combat with Bf109's 2-Jul-44, pilot Lt Ralph K "Kidd" Hofer KIA MACR 6801.
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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: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12021235 / R122589 (RCAF) / T-190607 / O-2044916
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-2045177
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Budapest, Hungary | 2 July 1944 - 2 July 1944 | Failed to Return, Lost in combat with Bf109's 2-Jul-44, pilot Lt Ralph K Hofer KIA MACR 6801. |