Donald K Erickson
MilitaryKilled in action on a fighter sweep over Tours on 31 July 1944 in P-38 42-67909. A faulty fuse caused the bomb to explode when Erickson attempted to release it to attack a gas truck, causing the aircraft to set alight. Erickson baled out of the aircraft at low level and died as a result of his parachute failing to open.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-38 Lightning
- Nicknames: Miswis
- Unit: 367th Fighter Group 392nd Fighter Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Died |
Sonzay | 31 July 1944 |