VIII Air Force Service Command
Command
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Extract from Individual Deceased Personnel File (IDPF) for Second Lieutenant Samuel A Ray of VIII Air Force Service Command researched by historian Bill Beigel. The file contains copies of primary documents that discuss the return of personal effects, circumstances and causes of death, and memorialisation of the fallen airman.
If you require access to the full, unedited file please contact Bill Beigel via his website, www.ww2research.com, or the AAM Team at aamwebsite@iwm.org.uk
Command
Military | Second Lieutenant | Pilot
On a ferrying mission in P47-2-RE 41-6213, a heavy storm and low cloud cover contributed to a midair collision with Lieutenant Esposite of 310th Ferry Squadron. Both planes exploded. The planes were being flown to the 78th fighter group and had been...
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11 May 2015 09:58:25 | Emily | Created entry with collection, caption, unit associations and person associations |
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Individual Deceased Personnel File (IDPF) researched and donated by Bill Beigel: www.ww2research.com |