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Interested in the allied aircraft shot down. Namely three pilots, Conn (P-38 24 June) and Boone and Miller from July.

Statements I have encountered about Conn's loss was that it was likely shot down over land, and if that is true, it was the only such American P-38 loss over land on that day. Similarly Pichler's claim is the only one that lists a location definitely over land, the rest are either over water or at best, in close vicinity to water. I am trying to learn more about Pichler's claim if possible.

The July is more speculative considering the large number of P-40s claimed by Italian fighters. However, Boone and Miller were last seen taking evasive action in flak and two P-40s were claimed by German flak. Then again the pilots could have easily escaped the flak and been shot down elsewhere.

Hope that helps.