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Assigned to 62FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) strafing mission to Nienburg hit by flak and seen to crash near Achlum Lt George R Choate Killed in Action (KIA) 24-Oct-44 MACR 10117.
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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: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18160646 / O-552299
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
8806 Achlum, Netherlands | 24 October 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) strafing mission to Nienburg hit by flak and seen to crash near Achlum Lt George R Choate KIA 24-Oct-44 MACR 10117. |
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Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built at Republic. | |
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Delivered |
LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Queens, NY 11371, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Boxted, Colchester, UK | Assigned to 62FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF. |