William Overstreet Jr.
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 11 years ago |
Date of birth | April 10,1921 |
Zodiac sign | Aries |
Born | Clifton Forge |
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Date of died | December 29,2013 |
Died | Roanoke |
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Place of burial | United States |
Battles and wars | World War II |
Allegiance | United States Army Air Forces |
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ID | 708847 |
William Overstreet Jr. Life story
William Bruce "Bill" Overstreet Jr. was an American fighter pilot and a veteran of the 357th Fighter Group, 363rd Fighter Squadron of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He is best known for his solo pursuit of a German Messerschmitt Bf 109G underneath the arches of the Eiffel Tower in 1944.