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Old 26th May 2021, 00:03
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Re: 18/5/44 Shootdown of Betty by Coronado flying boat
David,
I have claims of 7/0/1 for PB2Y-1 aircraft of VP-13.

This one is ACA 8-44. Original is in NARA II, Record Group 38, Entry ?, Box 463. Claim is at 0315 GCT, which I calculate as 1315 local time; 14-07N, 154-12E. Pilot was Lt(jg) Robert E Peach. Crew members credited are the bow and top turret gunners, and the starboard waist gunner; names are not given. I haven't checked the war diary, which should be on Fold3.

All USN Action Reports from WW2 and Korea have been moved to NARA II in College Park, Maryland.

Enjoy!

Frank.
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