James M Tuttle

Military

While strafing a train south east of Paris August 12 1944 he flew through a bomb blast which damaged his aircraft. He was seen to 'belly in' in an open field and run to a small Chapel at the edge of a wood. He successfully evaded and reported back on 31st August.

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Units served with

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Nicknames: Mary Jayne
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 352nd Fighter Squadron

Events

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Other

Evaded capture

France 12 August 1944

Born

Revisions

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ContributorHelen
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Jonah's Feet are DRy

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"Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces", Bishop & Hey

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Contributorjmoore43
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Flagged as a "Possible DUPLICATE" in the Nickname field so an Admin can check out this person.

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ContributorAAM
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MACR 7605 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database / Ted Damick, VIII Fighter Command pilots list