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UPL 5595
1Lt Arnold F Mettel, 359th FG 369th FS.
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Originally assigned to 1Lt Arnold Mettel then reassigned to 1Lt Bert Montague.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 359th Fighter Group 369th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-707721
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 359th Fighter Group 369th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-832453
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Delivered |
Wretham, Thetford, Norfolk IP24, UK | 6 December 1944 | Gained by 359th FG from Warton |
Other 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 |
Other 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. |