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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Air base
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Headquarters
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-793559
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Kingscliffe, Apethorpe
Missions
- Date: 16 August 1943
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
RAF Lewes Site D | 16 August 1943 | Belly landed at RAF Lewes Site D after running out of gas, pilot Lloyd A. Thornell (351FS/353FG). Aircraft repaired and returned to service. |
Crashed |
RAF King's Cliffe | 4 July 1944 | Badly damaged in taxiing accident at AF King's Cliffe, pilot Barton M. Russell (HQ, 66th FW). Aircraft believed repaired and used as formation monitor by 100th BG. |