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Assigned to 503FS, 339FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) escort / strafing mission 17-Apr-45; hit by flak strafing airfield, A/C exploded near Prague, Czech. Pilot Lt Raymond Reuters Killed in Action (KIA) MACR 13937
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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: 339th Fighter Group 503rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16057222 / O-736974
- Highest Rank: Major General
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group 503rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19098451 / O-689824
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Prague, Czech | 17 April 1945 | |
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Assigned |
Assigned to 503FS, 339FG, 8AF USAAF. |
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Sources
MACR 13937 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database