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Assigned to 84FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) escort mission to Ruhland. Shot down by Fw190's 19-Mar-45. Pilot 2nd Lt James Bolen Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 13159.
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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: 78th Fighter Group 84th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12076473 / O-832332
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Ruhland, Germany | 19 March 1945 | Failed to Return (FTR) escort mission to Ruhland. Shot down by Fw190's 19-Mar-45. Pilot 2nd Lt James Bolen Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 13159. |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
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Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Duxford, Cambridge CB22, UK | Assigned to 84FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. |