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Old 25th February 2010, 12:50
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Re: Swiss MS406s in action

Thanks Mark

I've been perusing my notes and have these following incidents recorded. I wonder (and hope) something more may be forthcoming. Do we have any Swiss members?

1 January 1944: Fiat RS14 floatplane (MM35750 in German markings R+D and German crew) shot down by Swiss MS406s. Unidentified crew killed.

5 February: Do215 (?) shot down by Swiss MS406s - crashed north of Ramsen. Unidentified and fate of crew unknown.

18 March 1944: B-24 (either Sack Artist of 67BS or Late Date II of 577BS) shot down by Swiss fighters.

13 April 1944: B-24 (Old Crow of 709thBS) shot down by Swiss fighters after crew had baled out.

24 April 1944: B-17 (42-102446) shot down by Swiss MS406 flown by Lt Fritz Kolb.

6 June 1944: Ju52 (3021) shot down by Swiss MS406. Unidentified unit. Five crew/passengers killed.

20 July 1944: B-24 (42-78197) shot down by Swiss Bf109 after crew had baled out.

5 September 1944: P-51s flown by Lts Erickson and Ostrow of 503rdFS
claimed two Swiss Bf109s - Oblt Paul Treu killed, No.2 bellied.

10 September 1944: Lt Hobson 359FS shot down Swiss C-3603

15 October 1944: P-47 (42-26062) Lt Conlan damaged by two Swiss MS406s and bellied (killed?)

27 February 1945: B-17 (44-8248) and B-24 (42-51903) shot down by Swiss fighters.

I believe two of the above may have been claimed by Lt Walo Hoenning and Lt Albert Ahl (dates unknown).

Cheers
Brian
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