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Brigadier General Asa North Duncan, the first commander of the 8th Air Force, was KIA 17 November 1942, when he was aboard a B-17, 42-2969, which crashed in the Bay of Biscay while en route from England to North Africa due to engine failure.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Eighth Air Force
- Service Numbers: O-005142
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: 8th Air Force Chief of Staff
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
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