04-01-17, 01:12 PM
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Gefallen Engel U-666
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Originally Posted by tmccarthy
TBF Avenger Gunner Loyce Edward Deen is buried at sea in his plane - 5 Nov. 1944
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The final and one of the most dramatic WWII scene captured on film, showed a sailor buried at sea in the plane in which he gave his life. The plane was so badly hit by 40mm anti-aircraft (AA) shells, the Navy decided to leave his body in the plane. In addition, orders also came down not to strip the plane for parts - which was quite an extraordinary tribute at the time since aircraft parts were scarce and in demand. He is the only known USN sailor to be purposely buried with his plane. The documentary did not mention the sailor's name nor the carrier. Except for his name on a few website photos, very little was written about him - until now.
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http://www.loyceedeen.org/
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