At 1125 [hours] at 21,800 feet at about 52\u00b021\u201cN – 12\u00b000\u201cE on mission of 24 August 1944, our aircraft 42-97558, flying number 3 position, low squadron, low box, 94th \u201eA\u201c CBW [Combat Wing], dropped out of formation and appear to be aborting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was not seen again. No enemy aircraft or flak was reported as encountered at this time, and no damage to aircraft 42-97558 was noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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