John Joseph Fura
MilitaryAssigned to 844BS, 489BG, 8AF USAAF. B-24 'Fay Day' took off for mission, unable to reach altitude, aborted mission. Attempting landing, A/C turned sharply to the left and crashed. Gas tanks and bombs exploded shortly thereafter. 25-Jun-44. Returned to Duty(RTD).
Awards: PH, WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 489th Bomb Group 844th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18082022 / O-693557
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Fay Day
- Unit: 489th Bomb Group 844th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Holton
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Born |
Amsterdam, NY | 14 May 1924 | Son of Jacob and Helen [Jasczewska] Fura. |
Enlisted |
Albany, NY | 2 February 1943 | Albany New York |
Other Survived crash |
Halesworth, UK | 25 June 1944 | Survived crash landing of B-24 'Fay Day' 25-Jun-44. |
Other Discharged USAAF |
30 October 1945 | Honourable discharge. | |
Died |
Amsterdam, NY | 14 July 1997 | |
Based |
Halesworth | Assigned to 844BS, 489BG, 8AF USAAF. |
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