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media-5595.jpeg UPL 5595 1Lt Arnold F Mettel, 359th FG 369th FS.

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Object Number - UPL 5595 - 1Lt Arnold F Mettel, 359th FG 369th FS.

Originally assigned to 1Lt Arnold Mettel then reassigned to 1Lt Bert Montague.

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Arnold F Mettel

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 369th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-707721
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Bert M Montague

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 369th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-832453
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Delivered

Wretham, Thetford, Norfolk IP24, UK 6 December 1944 Gained by 359th FG from Warton

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First Combat Mission

Merseburg, Germany 12 December 1944 First combat mission with unit, piloted by 1Lt. Arnold F Mettel flying in the Red 3 position. Field Order 1412a Ramrod to Merseburg

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Reassigned

Wretham, Thetford, Norfolk IP24, UK 20 March 1945 Reassigned to Lt. Bert Montague on Lt Mettel due to complete tour of duty. Nickname "Chicago" removed and no substitute by Lt. Montague.

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Updated first combat mission data.

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