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Re: Force Landing of "Black 7" of 2./JG76 May, 1940
Hi,
Further to this discussion, I note that there is another view of this aircraft (Photo#4836), showing pretty conclusively that the prop spinner was tipped in red, posted on "Falcon's Messerschmitt 109 Hangar (the David Weiss website)" with the caption that it was taken in June, 1940, at Weiler near Markirch, which I think may be in Luxembourg. Doesn't fit the French location, but may be another clue. I note that many of the Luftwaffe and Allied aircraft that were forced down or crashed during the Western Campaign sometimes sat on site for a considerable period of time before being recovered for repair or salvage, so a June, 1940, date is not impossible, even in light of my previous comments about this likely having come down during mid-May, 1940.
Thanx for any help.
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