42-67069

P-38H-5-LO 42-67069 was assigned to the 55FG/338FS at Nuthampstead, UK. On 29-Nov-43 the aircraft, piloted by 2LT Fleming W. Suiter, was despatched with other P-38s from 55FG to provide escort to bombers attacking at Bremen, Germany. When the flight was near Emmen, Holland they were attacked by about 30 German fighters. 2LT Suiter attempted to esacpe from the attack by entering a could bank but his aircraft was shot down. He managed to bale out of the stricken aircraft and was captured as a Prioner of War. The aircraft crashed at Roswinkel near Emmen, Holland. 1POW MACR 1273.

 

https://www.slodrenthe.nl/p-38h-42-67069/

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Fleming Suiter
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 55th Fighter Group 338th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15170275 / O-743383
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Roswinkel, Netherlands 29 November 1943 Shot down by enemy aircraft at Roswinkel near Emmen, Holland while escorting bombers attacking at Bremen, Germany

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https://www.slodrenthe.nl/p-38h-42-67069/ --> website of foundation 'Stichting Luchtoorlog Onderzoek Drenthe' who placed a information panel near the crashlocation.

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https://www.slodrenthe.nl/p-38h-42-67069/ --> website of foundation 'Stichting Luchtoorlog Onderzoek Drenthe' who placed a information panel near the crashlocation.

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Lee Cunningham 18-Jul-2015. Made connections to Place and Mission within existing website data; Added note and map location to FTR event per MACR 1273; Added Description based on "Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces", Stan Bishop & John A. Hey MBE.

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MACR 1273 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database