42-66732

P-38H-5-LO 42-66732 was assigned to the 55FG/338FS at Nuthampstead, UK. On 13-No-43 the aircraft, piloted by 2LT William C. Florentine, Jr. was despatched along with other P-38s from the 55FG to escort B-17 bombers attacking at Bremen, Germany. The aircraft was attacked by German fighters over Holland and 2LT Florentine was forced to bale out and was captured as a Prisoner of War (POW). The aircraft crashed at Schoonebeek, Holland. 1POW MACR 1270.

 

https://www.slodrenthe.nl/p-38h-42-66732/

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 55th Fighter Group 338th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-740151
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Failed to Return (FTR)

7761 Schoonebeek, Netherlands 13 November 1943 Shot down by enemy fighters on escort of bombers to Bremen. Pilot baled out - POW. Aircraft crashed at Schoonebeek. Holland

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ContributorYannicW
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https://www.slodrenthe.nl/p-38h-42-66732/ --> website of foundation 'Stichting Luchtoorlog Onderzoek Drenthe' who placed a information panel near the crashlocation.

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ContributorYannicW
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https://www.slodrenthe.nl/p-38h-42-66732/ --> website of foundation 'Stichting Luchtoorlog Onderzoek Drenthe' who placed a information panel near the crashlocation.

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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 1270; 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 1270 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database