Thread: Edmund Wright, 316th FS, crash dated Dec. 22nd 1944
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Old 12th December 2018, 15:03
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Re: Edmund Wright, 316th FS, crash dated Dec. 22nd 1944
Hello Rolf,

according to the MACR 11609 documents the P-47 D-25-RE 42-26566 "Hell's Belles" of 324th FG, 316th FS was shot down on 22 Dec 1944 by a Bf 109 of IV./JG 53.
In German documents (Abschußnummer/casualty no. ME 2595) is listed: 1550 hrs crash place 1,5 km from Hubertshofen, 6 km west of Donaueschingen, 100% damage. The pilot 2nd Lt Edmund Wright II bailed out, was wounded and captured 200 m from the crashplace.

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Leo
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