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2nd Lieutenant George R. Austin served as a navigator in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. His aircraft, a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Patches" (serial number 42-110022), was shot down during this Kassel Mission. While some crew members survived the initial bailout, they were subsequently captured and killed, with Lt. Austin being one of them.
For additional information about Lt. Austin's service and the circumstances of his death, you can visit his profile on the American Air Museum's website.
