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P-51D-5-NA - #44-13411 lost at IJsselmeer (near beach Horst, gem. Ermelo) on 20-11-1944 (SGLO ref: T4697)

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: L.R. Werner. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

Mustang P-51D-5-NA - #44-13411 - QP-Q - 1st. Lt. Leonard R. Werner - 12:15 - IJsselmeer
4 FG / 334FS - 20th Nov 1944 - MACR #10535

12052786 - O-796249 - Pilot - 1st Lt. Leonard R. Werner - Bronx Co., NY - Age 29 - MIA
born 1915, NY - died 20 Nov 1944, IJsselmeer - Age 29
Enlistment: 22 Jan 1942, New York City, NY - Residence: Bronx Co., NY - Marital Status: Married

Alternative: https://www.ww2.fredvogels.com/the-history/air-force-operations/airplanes-allies-and-axis-lost/north-american-p-51-mustang/12723-P-5112723.html

Thanks to PATS (see source link for more info) 

 

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