BlueNoser352 notes the passing of a fine man and WW II Mustang fighter pilot , Capt Bill Overstreet who flew “The Berlin Express” with the 357th FG with the Eighth Air Force . Noted for his victory over a Me-109 as he chased and shot it down while flying under the Eiffel Tower in 1944 ! Here is a local Virginia television stations story about his passing . He lived a full life and accomplished many things in post war USA ! My condolences to his family and friends !
BlueNoser352 !
http://www.wsls.com/story/24335018/southwest-virginia-remembers-wwii-veteran-bill-overstreet
By: Firebird - 5th January 2014 at 11:58
Nice shot of Capt Overstreet’s “Berlin Express ” !
Yup, classic shot of Berlin Express complete with white wall tyres :eagerness:
This particular aircraft, P-51B, 43-24843, was the previous mount of ‘Bud’ Anderson, and thus the 2nd Mustang to wear the markings of ‘Old Crow’.
By: BlueNoser352 - 5th January 2014 at 01:31
“Its Better to wear out than to rust out !”
Love that line from a quote by his parents and Capt Overstreet live by that motto for sure !!!!!!!!!
By: DavidIsby - 4th January 2014 at 01:27
Captain William Overstreet, 357th Fighter Group
http://www.wtop.com/120/3534894/WWII-ace-who-flew-through-Eiffel-Tower-dies-in-Va
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/01/02/wwii-eiffel-tower-fighter-pilot/4296873/
http://www.wsls.com/story/24353147/flyover-planned-for-bill-overstreets-burial
http://www.wsls.com/story/24335018/southwest-virginia-remembers-wwii-veteran-bill-overstreet
By: D1566 - 3rd January 2014 at 22:30
A shining star. RIP.
By: BlueNoser352 - 3rd January 2014 at 22:11
Berlin Express ready for another day at work !
Nice shot of Capt Overstreet’s “Berlin Express ” !
By: BlueNoser352 - 3rd January 2014 at 22:08
Capt Bill Overstreet in his “Berlin Express ” ready for another day over the ETO !
Nice photo of Capt Overstreet ready for another day at work above The ETO !
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