44-14571 Ellie May
Assigned to 436FS, 479FG, 8AF USAAF. Lost in flying accident 22-Apr-45, performing a low pass and slow roll, control was lost and A/C crashed, exploding on impact, pilot Lt Robert C Young KIFA.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 479th Fighter Group 436th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 11106975 / O-720803
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 479th Fighter Group 93rd Bomb Group 328th Bomb Squadron 436th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-820873
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Rackheath, UK | 22 April 1945 | Lost 22-Apr-45 - Lt Robert C Young KIFA. Rackheath/Stn 145. |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA | Built at North American. | |
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Assigned |
Wattisham, UK | Assigned to 436FS, 479FG, 8AF USAAF. |