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Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. A/C hit by Flak at 26,000ft over Aachen. Turned for home, forced to bailout 12 miles SW of Antwerp. Pilot Lt Lester B Godwin evaded capture, EVD. 20-Jul-44. MACR 6849.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-886995
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Antwerp, Belgium 20 July 1944 - 20 July 1944 A/C hit by Flak at 26,000ft over Aachen. Turned for home, forced to bailout 12 miles SW of Antwerp. Pilot Lt Lester B Godwin evaded capture, EVD. 20-Jul-44. MACR 6849.

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MACR 6849 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database