Re: Trying to find Serial number of P-40/325th FG/ 317th FS lost on July 10th 1943
Neil,
You have the wrong William Reed. The William Reed from the AVG is William Norman Reed. He August 1943 he joined the 3rd (CACW) Pursuit Group in India, and went with it to China. He was killed when his aircraft P-40N 43-23643 ran out of fuel on December 19, 1944, 100 m SW of Liangshan, China. His Army service number was O-398589.
William R Reed, was a 1st Lt on May 21, 1943 when he was credited with an Me-109 whle flying P-40F-15CU 41-19895. He was a Capt on July 30, 1943 when he was credited with an Me-109 while flying P-40F-10CU 41-14496. His Army service number was O-430942. He has no additional credits.
Frank.
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