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1 Lt Jenner H. Russell of 369 FS - 10/14/2007 10:08:19 AM
Hello,
I'm looking after some information (career, etc.) about 1 Lt Jenner H. Russell, O-706589, 369 FS killed in a flying accident over Belgium on the 30 of October 1944.
Thanks,
 
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RE: 1 Lt Jenner H. Russell of 369 FS - 10/14/2007 12:56:11 PM
A little correction: it's 1st Lt. Russell H. Jenner and not Jenner Russell.
He was from Lakewood, Ohio, buried at Henri-Chapelle Cemetery and served in 369th FG/ 359th FG

A small entry found on http://www.lkwdpl.org/history/wwtwo.html

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RE: 1 Lt Jenner H. Russell of 369 FS - 10/14/2007 01:09:45 PM
Also, Jenner is listed as Killed in Action, not in an accident, as he was on a mission at the time.  He suffered mechanical failure in P-51D 44-13336 IV-Y "Yankee Clipper" of Lt.Col. Swanson and crashed near St. Trond.  He had joined the 369th on 25 July 1944.

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RE: 1 Lt Jenner H. Russell of 369 FS - 10/14/2007 01:46:54 PM
From the ABMC site:

Russell H. Jenner


First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Forces
Service # O-706589
369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group

Entered the Service from: Ohio
Died: 30-Oct-44
Buried at: Plot G Row 15 Grave 63
Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
Henri-Chapelle, Belgium

Awards: Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart
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RE: 1 Lt Jenner H. Russell of 369 FS - 10/14/2007 01:49:45 PM
Hello,
 
Thanks for the information.
I didn't know he was listed as KIA because of the "Report of Aircraft Accident". Next information can be found in this report:
The nature of accident: Collision with ground from full flight.
Cause of accident: Unknown.
Pilots mission: Operational.
Can anybody tell which type of operation? The city of Landen was hit by a V1 missile that day. His P-51 crashed at Hakendover, near Tirlemont. The city of Landen is situated near Hakendover. Is there may be a link between his mission and the V1 attack?
Regards and greetings from Belgium.
 
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RE: 1 Lt Jenner H. Russell of 369 FS - 10/14/2007 02:09:22 PM
Alex,

359th FG was in 8th AF. More likely to have been on an escort and not tactical mission on 30 Oct 44. 

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RE: 1 Lt Jenner H. Russell of 369 FS - 10/14/2007 04:41:05 PM
Quite correct Leendert.  Rest of the details for Alexander are:

Mission was in response to Field Order 1273a.   Ramrod – escort to B-17s attacking Merseburg but recalled when group was just inside German border.   Jenner was flying Red 3 with Lt. Robert B Erwin as wingman at Red 4 in 44-15081 IV-T who force-landed also in Belgium.  MACR for Jenner is number 10243
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RE: 1 Lt Jenner H. Russell of 369 FS - 10/15/2007 02:50:30 AM
Hello ,
 
Does someone has an idea were Lt Robert B Erwin made his forced landing in Belgium ?
 
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RE: 1 Lt Jenner H. Russell of 369 FS - 10/15/2007 05:26:43 AM
Hello,
Thanks again for this interesting information.
So the Air Force formulated 2 reports for the incident: MACR and Accident Report. Isn't this strange?
The region where 1 Lt Russell H. Jenner crashed was Allied Territory at that time. And it's just not fare away from the bases of Saint-Trond (A-92) and Le Culot (A-89).
Does anyone know where (books, internet...) I can find a picture of the pilot?
Regards,
 
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RE: 1 Lt Jenner H. Russell of 369 FS - 10/15/2007 06:03:48 AM
Alain,
 
If 44-15081 made f/l in Belgium, then at least not a write-off. The P-51 was lost over Germany on 28 Feb 45 with Capt. Harry Matthew (POW). MACR 12800.
 
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RE: 1 Lt Jenner H. Russell of 369 FS - 10/15/2007 06:52:22 AM
These are the pilots; Erwin landed at St. Trond.                   Nick
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RE: 1 Lt Jenner H. Russell of 369 FS - 10/15/2007 06:53:20 AM
and Erwin
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RE: 1 Lt Jenner H. Russell of 369 FS - 10/15/2007 08:16:34 AM
Hello again,
 
Nick many thanks for those pictures!
Regards and greetings from Belgium!
 
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