44-13725 Georgette
Assigned to 338FS, 55FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) escort mission to Frankfurt. Became separated from squadron in overcast. Pilot Lt John E Bauer Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 8545.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 55th Fighter Group 338th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13169403 / O-826602
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Bures / RAF Wormingford / RFC Wormingford / USAAF Station 159 / Wormingford Landing Ground
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
NE of Paris, France | 1 September 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) escort mission to Frankfurt. Became separated from squadron in overcast. Pilot Lt John E Bauer Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 8545. |
Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Wormingford, Colchester CO6, UK | Assigned to 338FS, 55FG, 8AF USAAF. |