Date: 26th July 1944
Unit: 367th FG, 393rd FS, 9th U.S.A.A.F.
Type: P-38J.
Serial: 44-23650'
Coded: ?
Location: Ibsley (Station No. 347.)
Pilot: 1st Lt. Albert B Cooksey. 0-756502. U.S.A.A.F. Killed.
REASON FOR LOSS:
Lt. Cooksey was killed as a result of a mid-air collision, after taking off on a mission on July 26th 1944. His aircraft colided with P-38J.42-68044 flown by Lt. Robert M Brandt. A 3rd P-38J 42-68186 flown by Lt. Robert R Green was also hit by the debris and lost a gearbox and propeller. Lt. Green maintained control of his aircraft and managed to make a single engine landing at Stoney Cross. Both other pilots safe.
1st Lt. Albert B Cooksey with his P-38.
BURIAL DETAILS:
1st Lt. Albert B Cooksey. 0-756502, is buried in The Golden Gate National Cemetery, Bruno, California, U.S.A. Please also click "here"
