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Originally Posted by Laurent Rizzotti
Hi,
Do you have any info on the fate of the pilot ?
A MACR would only be filled if a pilot went missing. If the loss took place 50 km south of Salerno, the area was occupied by Allied troops some days later and so the pilot may have been recovered, either dead or alive, before a MACR was created for him.
In this case you will have to check the combat reports of the P-38 units operating in this area.
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Many thanks. From witnessings I know pilot bailed out but I not know if he was taken POW or rescued from USA infantry in zone. I also know that P38 was shot down from german fighters aircraft. Do you can help me to find MACR or combat report that can have this informations? Thank again!