Studiegroep Luchtoorlog 1939-1945

Loss Register


Loss chart: T3142
Day or Night of operation Operation Target Nickname Aircraft
29 Nov 43 Escort flight Bremen
Factory Aircraft Mk Serial/Wnr. Code Unit Air Force TO/t Airfield
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt D 42-8601 OC- 356FG/359FS USAAF Martlesham Heath
Time Cause of the Crash Crash Location Damage Province
1511 near potato flour factory in Gasselternijveen Drenthe
Function Mil Rank Ini Name Age Mil reg Air Force Fate Cemetery Grave Remarks
Pilot 1/Lt. W.H. Beach O-799644 USAAF POW - Baled out
Wartime Records Background Info
- Casualty Report by Jan Hey based on MACR 1451; Air War Bulletin 218, page 6-7; additional info through SLO Drenthe, including KU file J-303

Version September, 2023