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Mergenthal, Lloyd W., 1st Lt.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Hillsboro
Casualty Date Aug 06, 1943
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Air Loss, Crash - Land
Location Italy
Conflict WWII - European Theater of Operations/Air Offensive, Europe Campaign (1942-44)/Operation Tidal Wave
Location of Interment American Cemetery - Florence, Italy
Aircraft/Missile Information
Unofficially named the "Invader," the A-36A Apache dive bomber was the first U.S. Army Air Forces version of the Mustang (the Mustang was officially developed for Britain in 1940). The first A-36 flew in September 1942, and North American completed production of 500 A-36As in March 1943.
TECHNICAL NOTES: Armament: Six .50-cal. machine guns; 1,000 lbs of bombs externally Engine: Allison V-1710 of 1,325 hp Maximum speed: 365 mph Cruising speed: 250 mph Range: 550 miles Ceiling: 25,100 ft. Span: 37 ft. Length: 32 ft. 3 in. Height: 12 ft. 2 in. Weight: 10,000 lbs. loaded Serial number: 42-83665