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Written off after take off accident on 17 August 1943.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15091714 / O-792798
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
Missions
- Date: 17 August 1943
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Duxford, UK | 17 August 1943 | Swung on takeoff from Duxford, demolished a windsock and crash landed about 1 1/2 mi SE of the airfield. Aircraft struck ground so hard that engine and airframe came to rest 40 yards apart. Pilot Lt. Robert F. Brower suffered only minor injuries. |