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Assigned to 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 382FS, 363FG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) escort mission to Berlin, group climbed through severe weather on instruments A/C lost during the climb. Crashed into English Channel. Pilot 2nd Lt James E Watson KIA. 4-Mar-44. MACR 2851.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 363rd Fighter Group 382nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-748855
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Failed to Return (FTR) Over Water (OW)

English Channel 4 March 1944 Failed to Return (FTR) escort mission to Berlin, group climbed through severe weather on instruments A/C lost during the climb. Crashed into English Channel. Pilot 2nd Lt James E Watson KIA. 4-Mar-44. MACR 2851.

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MACR 2851 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database