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Assigned to 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Freelance mission to Kbely. A/C struck by flak while strafing Praha-Kbely airdrome, Czechoslovakia. When last heard from he was south of the airdrome at 2700’ steering 270°, his oil pressure at zero. Pilot Capt Leroy A Carpenter Jr KIA. 16-Apr-45. MACR 14123.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-423822
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 336th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-752198
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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280 02 Kbel, Czech Republic 16 April 1945 Failed to Return (FTR) Freelance mission to Kbely. A/C struck by flak while strafing Praha-Kbely airdrome, Czechoslovakia. When last heard from he was south of the airdrome at 2700’ steering 270°, his oil pressure at zero. Pilot Capt Leroy A Carpenter Jr KIA. 16-Apr-45. MACR 14123.

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MACR 14123 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database