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Originally Posted by researcher111
Thank you for feedback , I am fully aware of all the details because I am reside nearby since many years. Maerkt barrage dum was still under Weil Am Rhein at that time and yet under city of Kembs Alsace electrical plant portofolio , maybe that's why the name .I am also fully aware on the RAF recon photos and many other details which I've gathered throughout the years, thanks in any case . Just in case someone is interested, I am attaching some photos I've taken today .
1 . Maerkt Barrage Dum ,Weil Am Rhein
2. Chalampe (France) ,crash site of Sq/Ldr Wyness and crew
3.Maginot Line era Bunker on other Rhine side of Chalampe
4. Rheinweiler , Sq/Ldr Wyness & crew execution place
5. Maerkt barrage dum recon photo RAF Oct 7,1944
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Hello,
Re: 5. Maerkt barrage dum [sic] recon photo RAF Oct 7, 1944.
Actually:
2/10/1944
No.541 Squadron
Spitfire PR.XIX RM635
Ops. G3175 - Up:31:75, Down:15:25 (3.50hrs)
Pilot: F/L Brian Kenneth Levinge FUGE RAF (+ 19/3/1945 - 541 Sqn - Spitfire PR.XI PL856)
Height 2000ft to 200ft. Target Job 714 BC Basle 'Area". Photos of Job 714 BC. Basle Area from N + W much tracer and light flak in target area saw 1 E/A probably FW 190 above 1 mile away diving from 3000ft when leaving target area.
Ref:
No.541 Sqn ORB - Record of Events - October 1944 - 2 October 1944.
http://discovery.nationalarchives.go...ils/r/D8414690 Hit preview an image of this record - see: Image 2 of 10.
Col.