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Searching for fighter escort on target La Frilière bridge : 31 July 1944
Hi,
Please wich fighter unit (P-51) escorted B-26 formation on 31 July 1944 ? Target was : la Frilière bridge near Tours (L1468 ?) on Loire river. Thank you Philippe |
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Re: Searching for fighter escort on target La Frilière bridge : 31 July 1944
Very probably a Ninth Figther unit ...
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Re: Searching for fighter escort on target La Frilière bridge : 31 July 1944
Most likely the 363rd FG. No mention of the bridge though! From Kent Miller's book:
July 31 (#270) Capt. Melancon led 12 P-51s of the 380th on a B-26 escort from 1103 to 1300. R/V was made at 1124 near Cabourg and the bombers were taken to the Tours area. Escort was later terminated at 1245 near Cabourg. |
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Re: Searching for fighter escort on target La Frilière bridge : 31 July 1944
Very very good .. You've got it ! Thank you so much ! Thank you !
Philippe |
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