Thomas O'Connor

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

Co pilot Martin B-26B Marauder 41-17590, 70th BS, 38th BG, 5th AF. Lost in mid air collision on local altitude training flight. 13th Oct 43. Colided with P-39D 41-7043, 70th FS, 347th FG, 13th AF, no bail outs observed from either A/C, 7 KIFA. MACR 16411.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Service Numbers: O-661328
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Event Location Date Description

Died

Tai Island, Fiji 13 October 1943 Lost in mid air collision on local altitude training flight. 13th Oct 43. Colided with P-39D 41-7043, 70th FS, 347th FG, 13th AF, no bail outs observed from either A/C, 7 KIFA. MACR 16411.

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Assigned

Nadi, Fiji Assigned 70th BS, 38th BG, 5th AF.
Georgia, USA

Buried

Honolulu, HI, USA Honolulu Memorial Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA.

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