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P-51D-5-NA - #44-13615 lost at IJsselmeer (near beach Horst, gem. Ermelo) on 20-11-1944 (SGLO ref: T4698)

1944-11-20 · IJsselmeer · Netherlands

The story

At the date of 20-11-1944, time: 1215, the aircraft type P-51 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: IJsselmeer (near beach Horst, gem. Ermelo). The unit of crew and plane is: 4FG/334FS. First flyer rank: 1st Lieutenant, name: D.L. Bennett. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

Mustang P-51D-5-NA - #44-13615 - QP-R - 1st. Lt. Donald L. Bennett - 12:15 - IJsselmeer
4 FG / 334FS - 20th Nov 1944 - MACR #10536

39157308 - O-725243 - Pilot - 1st Lt. Donald L. Bennett - Los Angeles Co., CA - Age 26 - POW - Stalag Luft 1
born 1918, IA
Donald L. Bennett, Bellflower, Los Angeles Co., CA
Enlistment: 22 Oct 1941, Fort Baker, CA - Residence: Los Angeles Co., CA - Marital Status: Single
Stalag Luft 1 Barth-Vogelsang Prussia 54-12
North 3 - Barracks 7 (Block 307) - Room 5

Alternative: https://www.history.fredvogels.com/the-history/air-force-operations/airplanes-allies-and-axis-lost/north-american-p-51-mustang/12722-P-5112722.html

 

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