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Assigned to 397FS, 386FG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) armed recon, crashed into a hill while strafing motor transport vehicle near Densberg, Germany. Pilot 1Lt George L Bauer Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 13622.
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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
- Unit Hierarchy: Command
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: XIX Tactical Air Command 368th Fighter Squadron 397th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16134847 / O-704660
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Densberg, 34632 Jesberg, Germany | 28 March 1945 | Failed to Return (FTR) armed recon, crashed into a hill while strafing motor transport vehicle near Densberg, Germany. Pilot 1Lt George L Bauer KIA. MACR 13622. |
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Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | Built at Republic. | |
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Delivered |
LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Queens, NY 11371, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Chilbolton, Stockbridge SO20, UK | Assigned to 397FS, 386FG, 9AF USAAF. |
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Sources
MACR 13622 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database