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Re: P-61 buffs
Hi Erich and Monaco
I have now obtained a copy of MACR8706 relating to the loss of P-61A-5 42-5545 on the night of 26/27 August 1944. It was an aircraft of 425thNFS with pilot 1/Lt Nelson D. Willis only on board (no R/Op) engaged on ground strafing troops in the region of the Balz Bridge. It departed A.33 either at 2100 hours/or was last heard from at 2100 hours (not clear). Believed to have been hit by enemy AA fire, although Free French forces reported that it was seen to hit trees, rise to 200 feet and explode in mid-air. No mention of enemy aircraft activity.
Cheers
Brian
PS: Erich- I hope you're feeling somewhat better.
PPS: Erich - if you are up to it, would you mind having a look at 422ndNFS records and advise the identity and any other details of the P-61 pilot who claimed a V-1 shot down on 17/18 July 1944 but was not credited with it. Also, on 20/21 July when Capt Spelis shot down a V-1, another was claimed by a second pilot but similarly not credited. Who was this?
Cheers
Brian
Last edited by Brian; 24th April 2006 at 23:36.
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