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P-27D-5-RE was assigned to the 353FG/352FS at Metfield. The aircraft, piloted by CPT Robert C. Durlin, was despatched on bomber escort for B-17s attacking at Romilly-sur-Seine and Paris, France. The fighters were operating at their maximum range and were returning to base in darkness. It is believed that the aircraft ran out of fuel and the pilot was forced to abandond the aircraft over Truro and it crashed at Week Orchard Farm, tow miles east of Bude, Cornwall, UK. CPT Durlin broke his ankle upon landing.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 352nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-661297
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Bude, Cornwall, UK 15 September 1943 Pilot abandonded aircraft near Truro, UK when aircraft ran out of fuel. Aircraft crashed in a potato field at Week Orchard Farm, Bude, Cornwall.

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Lee Cunningham 23-Jun-2015. Added NEW aircraft entry based on "Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces", Stan Bishop & John A. Hey MBE.