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Old 26th March 2026, 18:22
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Re: Jim Buck Kirksmith

For the record the B-24D from the 44BG was 42-40989 "Holiday Mess" which supposedly collided with a 109, both lost. MACR 940, 10 MIA.
This is the web-site for Knoke, with his account of the action ( described in his book "I flew for the Fuhrer") which fortunately list his missions by date.

http://franckruffino.chez.com/My-Site/Victory_16.htm


Note. The Kracker Archive says this was FW190A 410239 "White 13", not a 109; pilot was Oblt. Heinz Sahnwaldt Stk.1./JG11, killed; his only victory, (he was actually born in Poland). 44BG summary says 109 but I.Gruppe had FW190As, II.Gruppe had Me109Gs.

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