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: Because the plane was so badly damaged and it was impossible to remove Deen’s remains without further dishonoring him, the Navy took a unique and unprecedented step. After a ceremony on the deck of the carrier, the entire TBF Avenger—with Deen still at his post—was pushed into the sea.

: On November 5, 1944, during the Battle of Manila Bay, Deen’s aircraft (a TBF Avenger) was hit by heavy anti-aircraft fire. Tbf (1) mp4

: It was officially named the "Avenger" just weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor, signifying its role in the U.S. Navy's retaliation. : Because the plane was so badly damaged