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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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: 81619
- Highest Rank: Pilot Officer
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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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. |
Other 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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