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Took off from Kings Cliffe - Station 367 for a bombing mission to Hirson, France. Hit by Flak, crashed near Pesche, Belgium. Pilot 1st Lt Paul Denbo killed in the crash (KIA - Killed In Action)
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 20th Fighter Group 79th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19100759 at enlistment, then O-760265
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Kingscliffe, Apethorpe
Missions
- Date: 12 August 1944
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Crashed |
Pesche, Belgium | 12 August 1944 | Hit by Flak, crashed Belgium |