43-6643
Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return from a bomber support mission to Germany on 3-Mar-44. Fell behind his squadron and joined 336FS, before they were jumped by 60+ enemy fighters, not seen after angagement. Crashed Sth of Hamburg. Pilot Lt George W Barnes Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 3043.
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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: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-2044944
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Hamburg, Germany | 3 March 1944 - 3 March 1944 | Failed to Return from a bomber support mission to Germany on 3-Mar-44. Fell behind his squadron and joined 336FS, before they were jumped by 60+ enemy fighters, not seen after angagement. Crashed Sth of Hamburg. Pilot Lt George W Barnes Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 3043. |