UPL 24034
IMAGECapt John C Fitch, 15BS, 12AF walking away from the belly landing he made in an Me110E Oct-43 Italy. Fitch had been flying the captured fighter to train US air gunners, when he was hit and had to belly in. Fitch later flew P-51D's for 4th Fighter Group.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 15th Bomb Squadron 335th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12027636 / O-431272
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
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