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Re: Two probably destroyed aircraft in August 13, 1945
USAF Study 85, and its later combined all wars version, show 18 victories on August 13, 1945 for the 463rd, 464th, 465th Fighter Sqns, and the 507th FG. My file shows two additional victories on this date, that the above studies list on August 14, 1945. These are for a shared victory by 2nd Lt Reginald N Wilkinson and Col Loring F Stetson Jr; and the second by 2nd Lt Joe L Fitzgerald. Both of these claims I show as at Keijo, Korea. The victories of the 463rd FS on August 14, 1945 were claimed in the Kyoto-Biwa Ko area, in Japan.
My copies of the combat reports are on microfilm, and too much trouble to dig up. On my next visit to NARA II I plan on pulling the records of the 507th FG and copying them digitally, to double check.
And thanks to Stig for his confidence in my research!
Enjoy!
Frank.
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