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In WW2, This USAAF pilot defected, he flew his P-38 to Milan & joined the SS - Page 2 of 2

SGT John " Mac " McConnell

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Martin James Monti (October 24, 1921 – September 11, 2000) was a United States Army Air Force pilot who defected to the Axis powers in October 1944 and worked as a propaganda broadcaster and writer. After the end of World War II, he was tried and sentenced for desertion; he was then pardoned but subsequently tried for treason and sentenced to 25 years.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_James_Monti

In WW2, This USAAF pilot defected, he flew his P-38 to Milan & joined the SS - Page 2 of 2

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LTC Greg Henning

Posted 8 y ago

Interesting story! Great share!

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SGT John " Mac " McConnell

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My pleasure Greg.

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

Posted 8 y ago

Thank you for the great story on Mr. Monti, he's lucky they didn't have him shot.

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SGT John " Mac " McConnell

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Or hung !

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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SGT John " Mac " McConnell - either way, he was lucky.

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Maj Marty Hogan

Posted 8 y ago

Thanks again John for posting- another tidbit I did not know.

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SGT John " Mac " McConnell

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you are most welcome Marty.

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