43-6906 Pattie III
Assigned 328FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Ramrod. Ran out of fuel and crashed into the North Sea on 21-July-44 in P-51 43-6906. Lt Richard H Capser Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 6842
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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: 17099709 / O-705543
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) Over Water (OW) |
125 miles W of Terschelling, Netherlands | 21 July 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) Ramrod. Ran out of fuel and crashed into the North Sea on 21-July-44 in P-51 43-6906. Lt R H Capser KIA. MACR 6842 |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
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Assigned |
Bodney, Thetford IP26 5BX, UK | Assigned 328FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF. |