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Assigned to 354FS, 355FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Rodeo mission to Montdidier. Engine showing low oil pressure, pilot turned for home, escorting fighters lost contact in vicinity of Abbeville, belly landed in vicinity of Verchocq. Lt Robert A Browning POW 3-Jun-44 MACR 5510.
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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: 355th Fighter Group 354th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 11041994 / O-811850
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Verchocq, France | 3 June 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) Rodeo mission to Montdidier. Engine showing low oil pressure, pilot turned for home, escorting fighters lost contact in vicinity of Abbeville, belly landed in vicinity of Verchocq. Lt Robert A Browning POW 3-Jun-44 MACR 5510. |
Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
Delivered |
Beale AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Steeple Morden, Royston SG8, UK | Assigned to 354FS, 355FG, 8AF USAAF. |