USAAF
5th AF
35th FG
41st FS


Wiedmeyer, 1944

Pilot 1st Lt Raymond P. Wiedmeyer, O-686045 (MIA / KIA)
MIA October 14, 1944
MACR 10025

Aircraft History
Engine serial number: FF-003847

Mission History
Lost on fighter sweep mission supporting the bombing of the Japanese Oil Refinery at Balikpapan. P-47s from the 40th and 41st Fighter Squadrons led a fighter sweep over Manggar Airstrip, north of Balikpapan). During the furious aerial engagement with the Japanese fighters that came up to meet the P-47s. Lt. Wiedmeyer went missing at aproximately 1deg 13'S, 116deg 57'E. Just prior to his disappearance, Lt. Wiedmeyer shot down a Japanese Oscar on the tail of his element leader, Lt. Walter Sweeney. It was reported that another Japanese Oscar was on the tail of Lt. Wiedmeyer at the same time.

Relatives
Tom Wiedmeyer (nephew)

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WWII Photos

S 1 13'
E 116 57'