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Re: 2 July 1944 losses of the shuttle mission FGs
As for the loss of Stanford, he crash-landed (which is a fact), according to his reminiscence because of engine trouble (thrown rod). The remains of the wreck shows no sign of MG/cannon hits. According to my research, György Debrődy shot Norris's Mustang down (se my Hungarian aces book from 2006, page 46 -PeterKa, you owns a copy of that). I assume, during the confirmation procedure, the wrecks were confused and Stanford's plane was credited to Debrődy erroneously, which was not rare at this time (Debrődy claimed a Mustang in high altitude, which pilot bailed out - it was Norris who was shot down in high altitude by a Bf 109 and bailed out).
As for the later not confirmed Mustang claim of Krizsevszky and the loss of Hofer, there was no evidence and corroboration, that the claim of Krizsevszky had any ties to the loss of Hofer.
The separated wing on a corn field is from Sharp's Mustang, not from Norris's aircraft.
Last edited by Csaba B. Stenge; 1st June 2014 at 12:25.
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