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Re: George E. Preddy's Ju 88 kills
Yes, Preddy did claim Ju 88's on July 18th as indicated by his combat report.
However, subsequent research has shown that these aircraft likely were Me 410's. If you refer to JG 300 "Wilde Sau" published by Eagle Editions, you will find an encounter starting on page 234 for July 18th, 1944. The 352nd FG engaged units of JG 300 escorting aircraft from I and II./ZG 26 flying Me 410's that day.
I brought this to the attention of Sam Sox Jr. and the 352nd FG last year when this book was first released. They are in agreement that Preddy likely confused Ju 88's with the Me 410 during this action.
HTH
Mark Proulx
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