42-106555
"Lt. Leon Dailey, [Hornell, N.Y.], Pilot of a P-51 of the 8th Air Force In England."
NARA Ref 342-FH-3A49664-K2429.
Object Number - UPL 21342 - 2nd Lt Leo Dailey 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Poses in front of P-51B 42-106555. "Lt. Leon Dailey, [Hornell, N.Y.], Pilot of a P-51 of the 8th Air Force...
Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Searching for ground targets to strafe, unit turned to attack 30+ enemy fighters, shot down in independant dogfight. 18-Aug-44. pilot Lt Leo Dailey KIA. MACR 8143.
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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: 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-710075
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Beaumont, France | 18 August 1944 - 18 August 1944 | Searching for ground targets to strafe, unit turned to attack 30+ enemy fighters, shot down in independant dogfight. 18-Aug-44. pilot Lt Leo Dailey KIA. MACR 8143. |