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Re: Erich Hartmann vs. P-51
Hello Susank,
I know nothing of the 'Last' incident. The 325th flew escort for a PBY on an Air/Sea rescue mission. Pilots not on the 325th mission to Ploesti escorted the PBY. There were 3 P-51s from the 317th FS, 2 from the 318th FS, and 5 from the 319th FS. The pilot was reported in the sea near Pescara, Italy. Apparently Lt Welsch flew too near the coast and was downed by light flak. The PBY was escorted for 3 hours; however, nothing was reported about the success/failure of the mission.
Cordially, Art Fiedler
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