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Re: Some mission confirmations for 'Samurai'
Hi,
8th February 1942:
9 A6M2 vs 8 B-17 from 7th BG
USAAF unit lost two planes piloted by Capt. Dufane and Lt. Pritchard. Lt. Lindsey machine was write off after landing in Malang. On this mission B-17s was equipped with additional fuel tank in bomb bay with was very dangerous in combat. So in this interception, B-17 was mutch easier kill than in other combats.
24th may 1942:
11 A6M2 vs eight B-25s from 13rd BS of the 3rd BG.
USAAF unit lost five B-25s piloted by Capt. Lowery (13. BS CO), Lt Shearer, Lt Wilson, Lt Rulison and Lt Hesselbarth. Sixth plane, piloted by Lt Telly was write off after crash landing in Moresby.
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