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Shot down in combat with Fw-190's during show escorting B-17’s to Paris area, 16-8-43. Not seen to go down, crashed near St. Denis. Pilot Lt Joseph G Matthews baled out, evaded EVD and escaped via the Pyrenees and into Spain, returned to duty RTD Debden, England.
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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: 336th Fighter Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885255
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 16 August 1943
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Saint-Denis, France | 16 August 1943 | Shot down in combat with Fw-190's during show escorting B-17’s to Paris area, 16-8-43. Not seen to go down, crashed near St. Denis. Pilot Lt Joseph G Matthews baled out, evaded |
Manufactured |
Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA | By Republic. | |
Delivered |
United States | To USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | Assigned to 336th FS, 4th FG, 8th AF. | |
Other Shipped Overseas |
Merseyside, UK | Shipped to ETO. |