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Assigned to 334FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Lost in this a/c Lt Kenneth J Rudkin 25-Aug-44 - POW. A/C struck by flak after avoiding an attack by a P-47. He bailed out successfully while the A/C crashed near Wellsee, southeast of Kiel, Germany. MACR 7942.
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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: 15313418 / O-820214
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-1634586
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-699023
- Highest Rank: Second 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 | 22 July 1944 | Mid Air Collision Debden/Sta 356 Cat 3 damage, pilot Lt Carl F Brown, 22-Jul-44. 334FS 4FG 8AF. |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Wellsee, Kiel, Germany | 25 August 1944 | Lost in this a/c Lt Kenneth J Rudkin 25-Aug-44 - POW. MACR 7942. |