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Re: May 25th battle over NW Sicily
Thank you Laurent.
The five losses for the 1st FG were 2nd Lt. Rayburn of the 94th FS. From the 27th FS: Captain (Group Executive Officer) Stentz, 1st Lt. Bennett, 2nd Lt. Hall and 2nd Lt. Frenz.
Lt. Freng’s P-38 was damaged by flak over the target and last seen loosing altitude north of Palermo. Lt. Hall disappeared between Cape Gallo and Cape San Vito after the group was attacked by AXIS fighters over the Gulf of Castellamare. Captain Stentz disappeared 20-25 miles NW of Cape San Vito. Lt. Bennett’s plane was seen to belly in at that same point but he was not seen to exit the plane.
I am not sure when or where Lt. Rayburn was lost but believe it to be in the Cape San Vito area. Someone else may have that info.
Lt. Fisher of the 71st did not return with the group but landed near Mateur and returned to base the next day.
Thanks
Gary
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