44-14435
Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. On escort and strafing mission, A/C lost after hitting a tree whilst strafing ground transports. A/C seen to have fuel pouring from wing tanks. Pilot Lt August W Rabe, leveled off and crash landed Maberzell, Germany. POW. 21-Feb-45. MACR 12596.
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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: 334th Fighter Squadron 335th Fighter Squadron 336th Fighter Squadron 4th Mobile Reclamation and Repair Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-2044420
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-887831
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 21 February 1945 | A/C lost after hitting a tree whilst strafing ground transports. A/C seen to have fuel pouring from wing tanks. Pilot Lt August W Rabe, leveled off and crash landed Maberzell, Germany. POW. 21-Feb-45. MACR 12596. |