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Re: Luftwaffe Captured NAA-64 Serial Numbers?

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Originally Posted by Graham Boak View Post
The NAA 64s had been in German hands and widespread use for over four years, so it isn't clear why a flight of one of these would require special clearance.
My guess is because in July 1944 France was full of German Flak gunners who were condtioned to fire at anything unusual. So I interpret this as a wise flight safety precaution in a tense situation.
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