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kb	18th June 2025 22:13

Capt Joseph Lang 4th FG KIA 14 October 1944

Does anyone have information on what Luftwaffe unit he encountered on this last mission? Nothing in the unit histories I have access to either: Prien's histories for JG1, 3, 27, and 53, Mombeek's JG4 and JG5, and Caldwell's JG26 work. Review of Tony Wood's lists show no corresponding claims.

https://www.americanairmuseum.com/ar...oseph-leo-lang

Buckeye30

19th June 2025 17:08

Re: Capt Joseph Lang 4th FG KIA 14 October 1944

Could it be ground fire, he was low down and alone; Eighth AF War Diary says it was "battle damage" rather than shot down. Lang's radio message was 1hr. 25mins. after he was reported turning off by his wingman 1/Lt. Jahnke after the B-24s were diverted (MACR 9495)-- possibly engine trouble but odd that he didn't call it in.

Regards
Nick

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