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Re: August 31,1944 Jg-52 combat w/ 52nd FG questions
Regarding this subject , I continue to research F/O John E Cobbey fate from 52nd FG 4th Sqd shot down KIA on 9/2/1944 near Nish. The 52nd FG history book don't have any details about him nor on the event regarding his downing . No MACR was located and NARA had no info. Any details will be appreciated .On the same history book , Cobbey is not mentioned in any context nor anything about a victory dated 8/31/44 or his loss a few days later. According his relative also on this site John joined 52nd FG on July 27, 1944 flew 13 missions with 4th FS, 52nd FG, from Madna, escorting bombers over France, Yugoslavia, Romania, and Hungary. He participated in the fighter sweep of Reghin Transylvania (Hungary/Romania) on August 31, 1944 when the 52nd FG was recognized for a ‘Distinguished Unit Citation’ by Gen.Strother and Twining,
Last edited by researcher111; 24th October 2014 at 01:04.
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