42-4528

P-39L Airacobra 42-4528, 91st FS, 81st FG, 12th AF, lost on convoy patrol from SFax, due to engine failure over the sea, seen to crash 15 miles SE Iles Kerkanna. 7th June 43. Pilot F/O Gene C Knight. KIA. MACR 206.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Service Numbers: T-190421
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Crashed

15 miles SE Iles de Kerkenah, Tunisia 7 June 1943 Lost on convoy patrol from SFax, due to engine failure over the sea, seen to crash 15 miles SE Iles Kerkanna. 7th June 43. Pilot F/O Gene C Knight. KIA. MACR 206.

Assigned

Sfax, Tunisia 91st FS, 81st FG, 12th AF.

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