44-63233 Inky's Dinky
Assigned to 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) ground strafing mission to Minden, Germany. A/C hit some trees and crashed whilst strafing trucks. Pilot Lt Henry A Kaul seen outside of wrecked A/C with partly deployed chute, but motionless. Killed in Action KIA. 11-Feb-45. MACR 12322.
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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: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron 336th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (4th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-428479
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 336th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-825449
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35302207
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Herford, Germany | 11 February 1945 | Failed to Return (FTR) ground strafing mission to Minden, Germany. A/C hit some trees and crashed whilst strafing trucks. Pilot Lt Henry A Kaul seen outside of wrecked A/C with partly deployed chute, but motionless. Killed in Action KIA. 11-Feb-45. MACR 12322. |