Robert W Inglis
MilitaryPilot Beaufighter F Mk VI ND262 417th NFS, 63rd FW, 12th AF, lost on area patrol from Borgo aerodrome, 20th July 44, made contact with E/A aircraft, intercepted and shot down A/C into Mediterranean sea, reported to have declared he was going down to inspect wreckage, no further contact made, extensive ASR next day revealed axis and allied dingy's and life vests, no trace found of crew. KIA. MACR 7068.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: Beaufighter
- Unit: 417th Night Fighter Squadron
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Died |
Mediterranean Sea | 20 July 1944 | Lost on area patrol from Borgo aerodrome, 20th July 44, made contact with E/A aircraft, intercepted and shot down A/C into Mediterranean sea , reported to have declared he was going down to inspect wreckage, no further contact made, extensive ASR next day revealed axis and allied dingy's and life vests, no trace found of crew. KIA. MACR 7068. |
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Other Assigned |
Borgo PT, Italy | 417th NFS, 63rd FW, 12th AF. | |
| Oregon, USA | |||
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Buried |
Sicily-Rome American Cemetery Nettuno, Italy. |