44-13534
Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. A/C struck by flak strafing Loco's and transports NW Strasbourg, France. A/C was not seen to go down. Pilot Major Archibald M Thomson Jr evaded capture 28-Aug-44; hidden in France until area liberated. Evaded EVD. MACR 8297.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-401548
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: British
- Unit: Headquarters (4th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: 33403
- Highest Rank: Wing Commander
- Role/Job: Pilot / Wing Commander
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Strasbourg, France | 28 August 1944 - 28 August 1944 | A/C struck by flak strafing Loco's and transports NW Strasbourg, France. A/C was not seen to go down. Pilot Major Archibald M Thomson Jr evaded capture 28-Aug-44; hidden in France until area liberated. Evaded EVD. MACR 8297. |