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Czech LA-5s shot down by US P-51s 1944
Hi guys

I have read that at least four LA-5s of the 1st Czech Fighter Regiment were shot down by USAAF P-51s in late 1944. Can anyone provide details please?

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Old 18th March 2008, 07:12
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Re: Czech LA-5s shot down by US P-51s 1944
Hi

to find out more about incident please read my article "SECRET MISSIONS" in Flight Journal Fighters special issue 2007.
It happened on Oct 7, 1944...and it was claimed by US pilot as FW 190
In fact no plane was lost, just damaged...
more at my web page...section published

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PS: those were Czechoslovak LA-5s....!
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Re: Czech LA-5s shot down by US P-51s 1944
Brian,

The commander of the Czechoslovak unit, František Fajtl DFC mentioned the story in his remembrances as well.

Are you looking for now friendy fire accidents from 1944-45 too?
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Re: Czech LA-5s shot down by US P-51s 1944
Hi Peter - where can I obtain a copy of your Flight Journal? Is it in English?

Hi Csaba - yes, but I still need Eastern Front incidents from 1941-42 period for the first volume.

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Re: Czech LA-5s shot down by US P-51s 1944
It is in english...
try www.flightjournal.com
should be this one more precisely
https://secure.rcstore.com/pcd/eServ...N1YlRlcm09MA==
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Re: Czech LA-5s shot down by US P-51s 1944
I like Peter´s artical very much.
And German photo of P-51 wreck on occupied Slovak Uprising airfield was impressive.

Please correct me if I am wrong. The P-51 vs. La-5 incident was explained shortly after, however the American officer claimed a "Fw 190" anyway and it was duly confirmed as only victory of his career. Am I right, or my memory is getting old?

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Yes I think that further shooting and lifetaking actions were stopped by cool behavior of Czechoslovak pilots, who showed red stars on their planes t the Americans. However FW190 was claimed...
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Re: Czech LA-5s shot down by US P-51s 1944
Yes,

but was there discussion between representatives of both units aftre the "battle" or not really?
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Re: Czech LA-5s shot down by US P-51s 1944
Not at all.
Czechoslovak pilots were stationed at Zolna airfield...few KM from Zvolen, but still some distance to walk..and fighter cover for evacuation missions did not reach the ground...US Mustangs just buzzed over the Tri Duby airfield few times but did not land...
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Re: Czech LA-5s shot down by US P-51s 1944
Thank you Peter for the information via Michal - much appreciated.

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