Joseph Bennett

Morton, TX

Joseph Bennett (right) with unknown pilot

Photo courtesy of Chuck Konsler

Joseph Bennett's Medals

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Assigned Aircraft


AIRCRAFT	SERIAL NUMBER	CALL LETTERS	DATES ASSIGNED	DESCRIPTION	DISPOSITION
P-51B	43-106686	VF-T	Spring 1944-8/28/44	"Ann III" on left cowling, 8 black and white kill crosses on left, natural metal finish, black ETO bands, olive drab, regular canopy	Hit tree in target area and landed at Manston, UK while flown by R. Corbett

Victories

(includes only those while in the 4th FG)

Date Enemy A/C Air/Ground Place Number

4/8/44 Me-109 Air Moden, Ger. 1

5/25/44 Me-109 Air Strasbourg area, Fr. 2

TOTAL VICTORIES 4TH FG

Air Ground Total Air Ground Total

6.5 0 6.5 3 0 3

Other victories with 56th Fighter Group

Career Highlights/Lowlights

With 56th FG prior to joining the 4th FG
April 4, 1944, joined 4th FG
April 15,1944, Broke his shoulder when his P-51B 43-6838 was rammed in mid-air in a cloud off the Dutch coast. He bailed OK into the North Sea and was picked up.
May 25, 1944, POW - P-51B 43-6572, Shot down in an airfight near Strasbourg, France.

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