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Old 12th November 2017, 11:14
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Re: Belly landing of a Me 109 in Greece

Thanks guys,
Thanks Boris to have pointed the whole and correct discussion concerning this machine. It seems I didn't retain Lamia accident because of the 30% damages written in loss report comparing with previous, both with 15%, and what is depicted on this (these, they are 6 or 7) photo.
Thanks Byron, the photo you posted is crystal clear.
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again the same lesson: never trust photo's back (except here "Griechenland" was/is correct). Neither places, dates etc.. Need always to be check with very evidence if available.
And never accept Bruch rates for sure; 1/ They didn't give the real machine's state (at least not always, so far) since 2/ they do include - this assumption is well described and explained elsewhere - the capacity of the repairs to be done at local level; on field, next repair shop and/or higher level ... Means if one decide TO NOT DO the repairs .. Just put down higher rate on report .. Which is quite understandable when unit is on the move.

Cheers, guys, and regards.
Franck.

PS: Doesn't change my sentence above: "It was shot before being officially shot down"

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