The Sailor Who Was Laid to Rest at Sea… With His Plane | WWII True Story

On November 5, 1944, 23-year-old gunner Loyce Edward Deen was killed during a raid over Manila Bay.
His TBF Avenger, too damaged to recover, was gently lowered into the sea — with him still inside.
This extraordinary tribute made him the only known U.S. Navy sailor of WWII ever laid to rest at sea with his aircraft.

May his sacrifice never be forgotten. 🕊️