42-26458
Assigned to 83FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. Lost in fatal mid-air collision over Bottisham airfield. Flew through the 361FG as they were entering the traffic pattern to land collided with P-51B 42-106759 Lt Jack B Miller KIMAC 18-Aug-44.
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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: 83rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35141653 / O-818407
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Vicinity RAF Bottisham, UK | 18 August 1944 | Fatal mid-air collision Bottisham Lt Jack B Miller KIMAC 18-Aug-44. |
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Manufactured |
Republic Aviation, Farmingdale, NY | Built at Republic. | |
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Assigned |
Duxford, UK | Assigned to 83FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF. |