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Assigned to 505FS, 339FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) escort mission to Bauvais whilst strafing a train hit by flak in coolant system and abandoned A/C. Pilot Lt Edwin C Ball baled out. KIA. MACR 7438.

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 339th Fighter Group 505th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 39450227 / O-815325
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Failed to Return (FTR)

Roeselare, Belgium 8 August 1944 Failed to Return (FTR) escort mission to Bauvais whilst strafing a train hit by flak in coolant system and abandoned A/C. Pilot Lt Edwin C Ball baled out. KIA. MACR 7438.

Manufactured

Inglewood, CA, USA Built at North American.

Delivered

California, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Fowlmere, Royston SG8, UK Assigned to 505FS, 339FG, 8AF USAAF.

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Sources

MACR 7438 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database