July 30, 1944, P-38 shot down near south France coast
 

Can anybody help with more information related to P-38 which was apparently lost on July 30, 1944 near South France coast?

Could it be American (?) Lt. Meredith flying with same unit like Saint-Exupery?

Any other P-38s lost in this area?

The claim was submitted by JGr. 200. Mr. Frappe in his book refers to P-38, Tony Wood refers to B-17.

Any help would be much appreciated

thanks

Re: July 30, 1944, P-38 shot down near south France coast
 

Jan,

2nd Lt Gene C. Meredith went missing in F-5B 42-68294 on 30 July 1944 on a mapping mission to S. France. 23rd PS, 5th RG.
MACR 7339. From what I could read is that pilot had called "mayday" for being under attack by enemy aircraft.
Last estimated position was 43°07' N and 7°56' E.

Regards,

Leendert

Re: July 30, 1944, P-38 shot down near south France coast
 

Leendert,

thanks a lot for your post! Is there a time of interception stated in the MACR?

Can anyone add some details about this mission, unit or pilot?

regards

Re: July 30, 1944, P-38 shot down near south France coast
 

Jan,

You may try the online MACR via www.footnote.com

Regards,

Leendert

Re: July 30, 1944, P-38 shot down near south France coast
 

Hi,

Many thanks, I had asked about this pilot on the armyairforce site but received no replies so far.

Alex

Re: July 30, 1944, P-38 shot down near south France coast
 

Leendert, thanks for tip! Paid, downloaded, excited!!

Alex, I saw your post on armyairforce site. Looks like we are working on similar topic. Can we communicate off-board?

regards

Re: July 30, 1944, P-38 shot down near south France coast
 

Hello Jan,

OK

Alex