44-14277 Jersey Bounce III Marian
Assigned to 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) freelance mission to Praha-Kbely.
Aircraft struck by flak while strafing a Praha-Kbely airdrome. Others in section did not see A/C go down. Pilot Lt Benjamin Griffin POW. 16-Apr-45. MACR 14125.
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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: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-825431
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12054472 / T-061712 / O-886592
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: Belgian
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron 336th Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Flight Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Prague 19, 197 00 Prague-Prague 19, Czech Republic | 16 April 1945 | Failed to Return (FTR) freelance mission to Praha-Kbely. Aircraft struck by flak while strafing a Praha-Kbely airdrome. Others in section did not see A/C go down. Pilot Lt Benjamin Griffin POW. 16-Apr-45. MACR 14125. |