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Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Shot down while strafing when section was bounced by 50+ Me-109’s and FW-190’s. Last seen just as the enemy aircraft attacked. Pilot Lt Donald E Smith Killed in Action (KIA) A/C crashed near La Ferte. 18-Aug-44.
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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
- Service Numbers: O-812411
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-817116
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
39600 La Ferté, France | 18 August 1944 | Shot down while strafing when section was bounced by 50+ Me-109’s and FW-190’s. Last seen just as the enemy aircraft attacked. Pilot Lt Donald E Smith Killed in Action (KIA) A/C crashed near La Ferte. 18-Aug-44. |