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Old 9th November 2005, 12:42
Franek Grabowski Franek Grabowski is offline
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Re: Friendly fire WWII

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28/9/44: F/Lt J. Strusinski (LF633) of 309 Squadron shot down by another member of his squadron - still to be researched.
This was an accident. Two pilots were sent for a mock up dog fight with photo guns but also live ammunition. At one moment one of them pressed the tit to take photos but caused cannons to fire (both were operated by one trigger). He was just too close and too well aiming, and four Hispanos were a lethal weapon. Apparently, the pilot, whose name remains not confirmed, returned in deep shock, realising he killed his best friend.
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