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Brian

29th November 2014 16:06

P-38 crash near Burnley 1 Sept 1942

Hi guys

On 1 September 1942, P-38 41-7669 of 49thFS/14thFG "hit an object in the air" and crashed near Burnley. 2/Lt Lyle L. Williams was killed.

Was the "object" a barrage balloon?

Cheers
Brian

Leendert

29th November 2014 19:34

Re: P-38 crash near Burnley 1 Sept 1942

Brian,

Found detailed info here: http://laituk.org/P-38%2041-7669.htm

Regards,

Leendert

Brian

29th November 2014 20:10

Re: P-38 crash near Burnley 1 Sept 1942

Many thanks once again Leendert

Another incident solved!

Cheers
Brian

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