William B Broach
MilitaryBroach was killed in a flying accident on 27 October 1944 while returning to base in his P-61 Black Widow. Something went wrong in the final approach before landing, and the aircraft crashed, killing Broach and pilot Bruce Heflin
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 425th Night Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-747797
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
Places
- Site type: Cemetery
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Athens, GA, USA | 2 October 1917 | |
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Died |
51400 Prosnes, France | 27 October 1944 | Killed in flying accident |
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Buried |
Revisions
ContributorEmily
Changes
Sources
Jeff Kolln, Northrop's Night Fighters (NB, Kolln incorrectly gives the date of the crash as 24 October)