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Assigned to 487FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) skip bombing mission, whilst strafing several gun emplacements was hit by return fire causing engine to trail black smoke, belly landed in field near Fauville. EVD 13-Aug-44. MACR 7601.
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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: 352nd Fighter Group 487th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-612731
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Royal Air Force Bodney
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
27930 Fauville, France | 13 August 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) skip bombing mission, whilst strafing several gun emplacements was hit by return fire causing engine to trail black smoke, belly landed in field near Fauville. EVD. 13-Aug-44. MACR 7601. |
Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Bodney, Thetford IP26, UK | Assigned to 487FS, 352FG, 8AF USAAF. |