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Re: Need Info On Luftwaffe After Action Reports
By the way, my name is Art Castle and I've been researching my uncle - 1st Lt Foster G Daniels. He served with the 303rd BG 360th BS (attached to the 11th BG, 99 BS) during the battle of Midway from Hickam Field as Bombardier on recon/search & destroy missions, his B-17 went down on June 15th, 1942 in the Pacific, two men died the rest were rescued days later. Transferred to the 306th BG 368th BS & flew 24 combat missions from Thurleigh, but was KIA on May 21, 1943 on return from Wilhelmshaven. His records were destroyed in the fire at NPRC and his IDPF has not had much helpful information. I seem to have hit a wall as far as information is concerned.
I was hoping the Germans kept some type of records after shooting down enemy planes and capturing/killing aircrew. I would be interested in seeing any reports on May 21, 1943 Wilhelmshaven area if they exist (pilot's name, type of plane, what happened to the rest of crew, etc.) I would also like to find the exact area where the B-17 crashed. If anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it.
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