42-7995

P-47D-2-RE 42-7995 was asssigned to the 353FG/352FS at Metfield, UK On 23-Sep-43 the aircraft, piloted by 2LT George S. Dietz, was despatched on a mission to escort B-17s attacking at Nantes, France. The flight encountered German fighters just northwest of Nantes and was shot down killing the pilot. 1KIA MACR 757.



Correction: Note the aircraft shown is SX-Y (42-76195) "Scotty Bill" assigned to Lt Bill Streit and not SX-X (42-7995) that Dietz was lost in.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 352nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-792815
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Nantes, France 23 September 1943 Shot down by enemy fighters near Nantes, France

Revisions

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Contributor-------
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353rd FG Records and friendship with Bill Streit

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ContributorLee8thbuff
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Lee Cunningham 28-Jun-2015. Made connections to Place and Mission wihtin existing website data; Added Description based on 'Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces" Stan Bishop & John A. Hey MBE. Edited FTR event per MACR 757.

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ContributorAAM
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MACR 757 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database