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Battle vs 394th FS, 367th FG on 24 December 1944
Hello,
On 24 December 1944, the 394th FS of 367th FG was approaching its target of Trier when it was attacked by about twenty German fighters. In the following battle, two of its P-38 were shot down (Lt James Baxter KIA, Lt Jesse DeFrance baled out and POW) and two other damaged but the American pilots after dropping their bombs claimed 8 enemy fighters shot down.
According to one of my sources, both P-38 were shot down near Lörsch-Newel, and four Fw 190 were also shot down in the same area, all four pilots being killed: Fähnrich Hermann Franz, Obw Schurlich, Major Bischoff, Lt Richter.
I would like to know more on the German side of the battle, especially the involved unit, and if the four casualties listed above fell in this battle. I would also like to know their full names and the usal details (Wnr, etc...).
Thanks in advance
Laurent
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