42-93508

Crashed after striking trees attempting to land in heavy fog at Ramsbury, Station 469, UK. Pilot, Co Pilot and Crew Chief KIFA, Asst Crew Chief Daniel V.B. Riley and Radio Operator Charles A Kdlak WIA. The airplane was diverting there because it was unable to reach the destination of Grove due to weather or the alternate Exeter due to low fuel.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 27th Air Transport Group 325th Ferry Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-003571
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: IX Air Force Service Command VIII Air Force Service Command 31st Transport Group 325th Ferry Squadron 335th Fighter Squadron No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885099
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 27th Air Transport Group 325th Ferry Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32445926
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief

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Crashed

Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8, UK 22 December 1944 Crashed after striking trees attempting to land in heavy fog at Ramsbury, Station 469, UK.

Manufactured

Dakota

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To USAAF