John A Stacker KIA P-38H-5-LO 42-67059 (55th FG, 38th FS)
 

For those who have an intrest Picture of wreck and different location Bergentheim (Z. v. Hardenberg) Holland.
https://www.collectiegelderland.nl/v...e-2ba8389f6ce5

Re: John A Stacker KIA P-38H-5-LO 42-67059 (55th FG, 38th FS)
 

Stacker was Maj. Milton Joel's wingman and attacked by Ju.88s, the Group reported the action as S. of Oldenburg / 20m. W of Bremen the primary target. This was Mission 130 escort by 45 P-38s ( 55FG) and 345 P-47s (7 Groups); the 55th lost 7, 3 POW, 4 KIA.
P-48H 42-67059 CG-H. MACR 1438.


Nick

Re: John A Stacker KIA P-38H-5-LO 42-67059 (55th FG, 38th FS)
 

Joel's Encounter Report and Mission details are on here. Location given as Klein-Mimmelage, Germany.


Regards
Nick


https://theyweresoldiers.com/index.p...-38h-42-67059/

Re: John A Stacker KIA P-38H-5-LO 42-67059 (55th FG, 38th FS)
 

Yes I know. I have the Marc. That what makes this interesting. Would not be the first one that is not correct in crash place I tell you that.
I think its his plane but wrong place on the site. I think the Bergentheim location is for the b-17.

Re: John A Stacker KIA P-38H-5-LO 42-67059 (55th FG, 38th FS)
 

The 355FG lost a P-47D (42-7944 WR-P "Speed / Lil Jo") on the 13th., Lt. Col. Hubbard evaded; crash site Hardenburg 5 Km. N. of Bergentheim as per 355th history. Possible confusion with the P-38 as the caption says "P-39" ?
If I remember right the KU Report says Bergentheim.


Nick