42-67059

P-38H-5-LO 42-67059 was assigned to the 55FG/338FS at Nuthampstead, UK. On 13-Nov-43 the aircraft, piloted by 2LT John A. Stacker, was despatched with others from the 55FG to provide escort to bombers attacking at Bremen, Germany. The filight encountered German fighters near Furstenau, Germany that were intent on attacking the bombers. There was an engagement and 2LT Stacked was shot down in his aircraft and Killed in Action. The aircraft crashed at Klein-Mimmelage, Germany 1 KIA MACR 1438.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 55th Fighter Group 38th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-746211
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot 1056 twin engine

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Klein Mimmelage, 49637 Menslage, Germany 13 November 1943 Shot down by enemy fighters near Klein-Mimmelage, Germany while on a mission to escort B-17s attacking at Bremen, Germany.

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ContributorLee8thbuff
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Lee Cunningham 14-Jul-2015. Made connections to PLace and Mission within existing websited data; Adde FTR note per MACR 1438; Added Description based on "Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces", Stan Bishop & John A. Hey MBE.

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ContributorAAM
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MACR 1438 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database