Spitfire PL252
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model: LFIXfactory: CBAF
engine: M66
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History:
39MU 17-6-44 Miles Aircraft 25-7-44 453Sq 'FU-R' 24-8-44 412Sq 7-9-44 eng fire eng fail in air aircraft abandoned 6ml E Heesch CE 22-2-45 F/O W Cowan (RCAF)+ (hit tail after baling out)* for acronyms please see source: Spitfire Production
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Pilots:
| Name | Date | Rank | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowan W | 1945‑02‑22 | P/O | kia |
note: 'pilot to aircraft' linkage created via Pilot's page
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by: Red Dragon Plt Off William Cowan 412 (RCAF) Squadron 2017-04-12 22:06:27
He suffered engine failure and bailed out six miles east of Heesch. The pilot struck the tailplane of the aircraft as he jumped, knocking him unconscious and preventing him from deploying his parachute. Upon landing, No 412
Sqn's CO, Sqn Ldr M D Boyd, quickly proceeded by road to the area
where Cowan had abandoned his fighter and duly discovered the pilot's
lifeless body.
Buried:- Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery XV. E. 6.
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