Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Riley W Shamburger Biography and Timeline

Follow Riley W Shamburger through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

Riley W Shamburger, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1961–1961Years on this page

1961

B-26 Shot Down

Major · Alabama Air National Guard Pilot · Bay of Pigs · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Shamburger is killed when a Cuban fighter shoots down his B-26.

Role range: 1960-1962

Mad Dog Flight

Major · Alabama Air National Guard Pilot · Bay of Pigs · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Killed when his B-26 bomber was shot down by a Cuban T-33 fighter.

Role range: 1960-1962

Records, sources and methodology

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