DE826

de Havilland Tiger Moth DE826, assigned to HQ Sqn, 67 Obs Grp, 8AF USAAF.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: No 3 Combat Crew Replacement Center Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (No 3 Combat Crew Replacement Center)
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Membury, Axminster, Devon EX13, UK 17 October 1942 Taxiing accident RAF Membury, Berks Cat 3 damage, pilot Lt Lawrence S Mckee, 17-Oct-42. Struck a "YMCA" Tea Truck where an Elizabeth Bissley and a second unknown person were posted. HqSq 67OG 8AF

Crashed

St Breock, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27, UK 4 April 1943 de Havilland Tiger Moth DE826 of the USAAF from Heston Airport, Middlesex crashed at Hay Crock Farm, St Breock 2½ miles SSW of Wadebridge Police Station. The aircraft was wrecked but the two occupants were safe. 4-Apr-43.

Manufactured

Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK Built at de Havilland

Delivered

England, UK Delivered to RAF MU.

Assigned

Membury, Axminster, Devon EX13, UK Assigned to HQ Sqn, 67 Obs Grp, 8AF USAAF.