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Aircraft

Horny II

Aircraft Serial #: 42-5957

Names: Horny II

Squadron: 349th | Squadron Marking: XR | Tail Marking: D

Pilot: N/A N/A

Notes

Horny II

Crew Information

N/A

History

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DateEvent
May 24, 1943Accepted into inventory
May 31, 1943Long Beach
July 5, 1943Gore
July 20, 1943Dow
July 25, 1943Assigned to UK
October 4, 1943FTO - blew rear tire
November 3, 1943REO
November 30, 1943REO
December 16, 1943REM
December 20, 1943REM
May 9, 1944Salvaged
May 9, 1944Salvaged

Comments

Capt Sumner Reeder flew this plane on its first mission on Sept 6, 1943 when they were hit by flak and fighters which killed the CP and resulted in 3 Distinguished Service Cross medals being awarded to Reeder, Engel and Edeburn. DFC to

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