Z3494

Built by Hawker, delivered to RAF, assigned to 71 [Eagle] Sqn RAF, Failed To Return from fighter sweep into France, crashed five miles South East of Ramsgate, England as a result of aerial engagement. 19-8-41. The body of P/O Olson [KIA] washed ashore on 14-9-41.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 81619
  • Highest Rank: Pilot Officer
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Event Location Date Description

Crashed

5 miles SE Ramsgate, Kent, UK 19 August 1941 Failed To Return from fighter sweep into France, crashed five miles South East of Ramsgate, England as a result of aerial engagement. 19-8-1941.

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Struck Off Charge SOC

Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK 20 August 1941 Struck Off Charge.

Manufactured

Langley, Slough, Slough, Slough SL3, UK Built by Hawker.

Delivered

Great Britain, United Kingdom To RAF.

Assigned

Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK To 71 [Eagle] Sqn RAF.

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