John F Guy

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

Killed in a mid-air-collision on 29 November 1944. Guy was ferrying an A-26 Invader from BAD2 at Warton to Bretigny, France.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 640th Bomb Squadron, 409th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 409th Bomb Group 641st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-887258
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: A-26 Invader
  • Unit: 641st Bomb Squadron

Places

Aerial photograph of Warton airfield looking north, the Ribble Estuary is on the left, 22 June 1949. Photograph taken by No. 58 Squadron, sortie number RAF/58/255. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: BAD-2

Events

Event Location Date Description

Died

Warton 29 November 1944

Revisions

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Sources

The Time Team Bombers Lancashire Aircraft Investigation Team