P-47D-10-RE 42-75045 [YF:Y] was assigned to the 355FG/358FS at Steeple Morden, UK. On 11-Dec-43 the aircraft, piloted by 1LT Jack J. Woertz, was despatched with other P-47s from 355FG to provide escort to bombers attacking at Bremen, Germany. Shortly after take-off 1LT Woertz observed that his aircraft had afuel leak. He attempted to return to base but on approach he made a trun that was too steep. The aircraft stalled, hit some trees and crashed, bursting into flames and 1zLT Woertz was killed. 1KOM. No MACR issued.