P-38 Collision late 1943
Hi,
From Losses of the 8th &9th AF's. P-38, or rather an F-5B-1-LO serial 42-67318 had a collision with a HP Halifax. This is said to have been a non battle damage accident at Speke in December 1943. Although the report suggests a mid air collision it is thought that it was a ground collision. Interestingly , in the photo of the P-38 it has damage to theright wing and prop but there embedded in the left side of the a/c left wing/engine pod is the Fin/Rudder of a HP Halifax. This is the Rectangular Fin/Rudder not the early type. As this Tail development came into being in the late 1943 just how manny Halifax a/c were fitted with this development in 1943, and how many were involved in either ground or air collisions in December of that year that had this type of Fin/Rudder assemby ????? Seeking details of the Halifax involved. Anyone ??? Thanks Alex |
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