ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 376249
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| Date: | Monday 31 January 1944 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bell P-39N-BE Aircobra |
| Owner/operator: | 347thFS 350thFG USAAF |
| Registration: | 42-8965 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 2M W Elba island - |
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Ghisonaccia |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
During strafing on Elba island, he was shot down by light flak and crashed into the sea. Pilot dead, body not recovered
Sources:
https://www.americanairmuseum.com/archive/aircraft/42-8965
MACR 2481
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2024 14:14 | j155 | Added |
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