In 1944, Aviation Machinist Mate (Gunner) 2nd Class Loyce Deen was killed when his TBM Avenger was hit by Japanese anti-aircraft fire during a strike mission. His aircraft barely made it back to USS Essex. Deen did not. In a unique moment in U.S. Navy history, he was buried at sea inside the aircraft itself. The crew performed a full military funeral, then sent the Avenger into the deep — a final resting place for a sailor who never left his post. A sacrifice almost forgotten… until now. #WWII #
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The Dispach on Instagram: "On November 5, 1944, during a mission over the Philippines, U.S. Navy gunner Loyce Edward Deen was killed in his TBM Avenger aboard the USS Essex (CV-9). His body was too damaged to be removed, so his brothers-in-arms buried him at sea, still strapped inside his aircraft. The Avenger became both his tomb and his tribute Follow us @thedispach to learn something new everyday 🧠 #history #ww2 #hero #navy #loycideen #avenger #war #military #rarefootage #explore"
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FLUX MECHANICS on Instagram: "Loyce Edward Deen, WWII Avenger gunner, was buried at sea still strapped inside his aircraft, the only known U.S. airman ever laid to rest that way. A reminder of the bond between pilot and machine… and the cost of flight"
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Inside History on Instagram: "In 1942, Loyce Edward Deen left his home in Oklahoma to join the U.S. Navy. Serving as an aerial gunner aboard a TBF Avenger torpedo bomber on the aircraft carrier USS Essex, he took part in numerous Pacific operations, including the Philippines, Iwo Jima, Leyte, and others. On November 5, 1944, during a mission over Manila Bay, his aircraft was struck by enemy anti-aircraft fire. Loyce, just 23 years old, was killed instantly. Footage shows sailors taking his finge
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@eduardluliclips on Instagram: "In 1942, Loyce Edward Deen left his home in Oklahoma to join the U.S. Navy. Serving as an aerial gunner aboard a TBF Avenger torpedo bomber on the aircraft carrier USS Essex, he took part in numerous Pacific operations, including the Philippines, Iwo Jima, Leyte, and others. On November 5, 1944, during a mission over Manila Bay, his aircraft was struck by enemy anti-aircraft fire. Loyce, just 23 years old, was killed instantly. Footage shows sailors taking his fin
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Historical diary on Instagram: "In 1942, Loyce Edward Deen left his home in Oklahoma to join the U.S. Navy. Serving as an aerial gunner aboard a TBF Avenger torpedo bomber on the aircraft carrier USS Essex, he took part in numerous Pacific operations, including the Philippines, Iwo Jima, Leyte, and others. On November 5, 1944, during a mission over Manila Bay, his aircraft was struck by enemy anti-aircraft fire. Loyce, just 23 years old, was killed instantly. Footage shows sailors taking his fin
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