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Re: Grafogel Franz
The 15th AAF's mission on 16 April 1944 was called the Turnu Severin - Belgrade - Nis Mission. Only 2 multi-engine aircraft were claimed that day by the escort fighters, one by the 1st Fighter Group (P-38's) and the other by the 82d Fighter Group (P-38's). Since Turnu Severin is practically next door to Orsova, then this is probably the mission. The Turnu Severin airfield was nearly obliterated by 68 B-24 Liberators and the marshalling yards there were hard hit by another formation of 151 B-24's. Could it be that the Ju 52 had just left Turnu Severin moments before the raid began? Are there more details on the two fighter group websites?
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