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Assigned to 107TRS, 67TRG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) visual recon mission to Aachen, Germany. Last heard of chasing a lone Fw190 and closing on him. Presumed either hit by flak or bounced and shot down. 23-Dec-44 Pilot 1Lt Charles J Smith Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 11406.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Group 107th Reconnaissance Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-812163
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Failed to Return (FTR)

Eupen, Belgium 23 December 1944 Failed to Return (FTR) visual recon mission to Aachen, Germany. Last heard of chasing a lone Fw190 and closing on him. Presumed either hit by flak or bounced and shot down. 23-Dec-44 Pilot 1Lt Charles J Smith Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 11406.

Manufactured

Inglewood, CA, USA Built at North American.

Delivered

California, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Middle Wallop, Stockbridge SO20, UK Assigned to 107TRS, 67TRG, 9AF USAAF.

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Sources

MACR 11406 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database