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Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. While searching for ground targets to strafe, section turned into enemy fighter force [30+E/A], A/C became detached from formation and was shot down, pilot Lt Robert J Cooper KIA. 18-Aug-44. MACR 8141.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-707664
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13109809 / O-816899
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 6th Fighter Wing 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron 84th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885470
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
60730 Ully-Saint-Georges, France | 18 August 1944 - 18 August 1944 | While searching for ground targets to strafe, section turned into enemy fighter force [30+E/A], A/C became detached from formation and was shot down, pilot Lt Robert J Cooper KIA. 18-Aug-44. MACR 8141. |