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rob van den nieuwendijk

7th January 2013 20:12

combat report Lt Burton 359 FG 19 May 44

Hello all,

Who can please provide a copy of combat report of 1/Lt Herbert C. Burton of 359 FG and 369 FS relating to 19 May 44? Thank you for your help.

Best regards,
Rob

shooshoobaby

7th January 2013 20:29

Re: combat report Lt Burton 359 FG 19 May 44

Rob ,
359th was escorting B-17s to Berlin. Near Rathenow , West of
Berlin , Bombers were attacked by ME 109s and FW 190s.
Lt. Herbert Burton attacked Me 109s Head on and caused 2
ME 109s to Collide and Disintegrate. Credited with 2 E/A Destroyed.
Mike

rob van den nieuwendijk

7th January 2013 20:37

Re: combat report Lt Burton 359 FG 19 May 44

Hello Mike,

Thanks for your quick reply. I am actually looking for the complete report on his claims that day. Do you have it?

best regards,
Rob

shooshoobaby

9th January 2013 01:00

Re: combat report Lt Burton 359 FG 19 May 44

Rob-
My Info is from 359th Fighter Group by Jack Smith Page 31.
These were the only claims by Lt. Burton , No other Info.
Photo of Lt. Burton Page 32
Mike

Ivo de Jong

12th January 2013 16:01

Re: combat report Lt Burton 359 FG 19 May 44

Rob,
Do you have a microfiche reader?
I think I can help you out.
Best regards,
Ivo

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