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Assigned to 334FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. A/C hit by Flak whilst strafing a ground target, pilot 2nd Lt Norman Achen performed a belly landing in the vicinity of Lake Zwischenahner. Last contacted by radio. POW. MACR 8147

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19105886 / O-756430
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron 335th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885497
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Zwischenahner Meer, 26160 Bad Zwischenahn, Germany 15 August 1944 - 15 August 1944 A/C hit by Flak whilst strafing a ground target, pilot 2nd Lt Norman Achen performed a belly landing in the vicinity of Lake Zwischenahner. Last contacted by radio. POW. MACR 8147

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MACR 8147 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database