Ewing J LeBlanc
MilitaryB-17 42-3265 'Holy Mackeral' collided with another aircraft on 16 December 1943. Plane crashed into North Sea. Killed in Action (KIA).
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 96th Bomb Group 337th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-739858
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Holy Mackeral!
- Unit: 96th Bomb Group 337th Bomb Squadron
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Died |
16 December 1943 |