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Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Against standing orders, landed near the airdrome in Neubrandenburg, Germany to rescue squadron CO Pierce McKennon, who’d been downed by flak. After discarding his parachute and dinghy, he had McKennon climb in first. Green piloted the kite back to Debden while sitting on his CO’s lap. 18-Mar-45.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 335th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-816856
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Rescued C/O

Neubrandenburg, Germany 18 March 1945 Against standing orders, landed near the airdrome in Neubrandenburg, Germany to rescue squadron CO Pierce McKennon, who’d been downed by flak. After discarding his parachute and dinghy, he had McKennon climb in first. Green piloted the kite back to Debden while sitting on his CO’s lap. 18-Mar-45.

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Destroyed 4 E/A

Prague, Czech Republic 16 April 1945 Destroyed 4 E/A Prague aerodrome, including 2 x Ju88's and a Do17.

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