Fred Kay Hayes
MilitaryPilot Lockheed F-5A-3 Lightning 42-12778 31st PRS, 10th PRG, 9th AF. Failed to Return (FTR). 7th May 1944. Belgium. KIA. MACR 5534.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
![Photographic officers of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group look through camera lenses infront of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273528.' [Censor no.]. A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380976.jpg.webp?itok=b-IRYuYJ)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
Aircraft
![Two engineers of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group fit cameras onto an F-5 Lightning (serial number 42-12778) nicknamed "Dim View". Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273531.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380999.jpg.webp?itok=MgtN4n8q)
- Aircraft Type: F-5 Lightning
- Nicknames: Dim View
- Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 22nd Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Died |
Ostend, Belgium | 7 May 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR). 7th May 1944. Belgium. KIA. MACR 5534. |