He chased after a German fighter plane through central Paris. In desperation the German pilot aimed his plane at the Eiffel Tower and flew beneath it. With only about 120 feet to play with Overstreet followed right behind him, scoring several more hits in the process. The German plane crashed but Bill escaped by flying low and full throttle over the river until he had cleared the city’s heavy anti-aircraft batteries.
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He lived until the ripe old age of 92 and probably told this amazing tale many times over the years.
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