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Assigned to 334FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Lost, Mech failure 6-Feb-45 crashed into North Sea - F/O William D Bates baled out KIA.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-126017
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-758981
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2044976, T-19080
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17113786 / O-700284
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33187853
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief-750

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Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK 6 August 1944 Landing accident Debden/Sta 356 Cat 3 damage, pilot Lt Dean E Lange, 6-Aug-44. 334FS 4FG 8AF.

Crashed

North Sea 6 February 1945 Lost, Mech failure 6-Feb-45 crashed into North Sea - F/O William D Bates baled out KIA.