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John R Allen, 62nd Fighter Squadron. 2Lt. Allen was killed in the crash of P-47 42-75095 on 12th September 1944. The cause of the crash has not been established but reports state that he appeared to go into a spin during aerobatics, recovered, then went into a power dive from which he did not recover. Crash site: Wick Farm, Layer Marney, Essex. Initially buried at the Cambridge American Cemetery at Madingley but repatriated and interred at Margaret Cemetery, Valley County, Idaho.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-711896
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Corrected typo.

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Corrected entry which associated photo of John T Allen (61FS) rather than John R Allen, subject of new upload. Also corrected KIA to KIAc.