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Assigned to 384FS, 364FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) escort to Madgeburg crashed near Liege after running out of fuel [long range tanks dropped to engage E/A over target ] Lt William M Champion EVD:R MACR 9270.
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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: 364th Fighter Group 384th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15106113 / O-763074
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: RAF Honington
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Liège, Belgium | 28 September 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) escort to Madgeburg crashed near Liege after running out of fuel 28-Sep-44 Pilot Lt William M Champion EVD:R MACR 9270. |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood CA | ||
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Delivered |
Edwards AFB, CA, USA | ||
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Assigned |
Honington, Bury Saint Edmunds IP31 1QZ, UK | Assigned to 384FS, 364FG, 8AF USAAF. |