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19 April 1945 - Four 262’s dived out of high cirrus clouds; two made a head-on pass, shooting down a Fortress in leading formation. These jets were chased by “B” Group of 357th Fighter Grouup (P-51’s) back to Ruzyne airfield where they were destroyed by Lt. James P. McMullen and (shared kill) Capt. Ivan L. McGuire & Lt. Gilbert L. Weber.

Weber & McGuire shot 262 s/Dresden, it bellied in 1 mi. west of Ruzyne.

Mission Report states: "Lt. Col. Hayes' flight bounced one element as it took off. Col. Hayes got strikes on 262 leader who turned left, hitting the deck with full power and crossed river at southern outskirts of Prague. 262 hit the ground in a sharp right turn and the burning remains slid into a building."