Losses of the 4th Fighter Group on April 16, 1945

[strafer]

Dear all, as you may know the 4th Fighter Group (8th USAAF) lost eight aircraft to flak in the vicinity of Prague on April 16, 1945. In this connection, I am wondering how many aircraft of "A" Group of the 4th FG were deployed in this mission.
Thanks a lot! Kind regards, Filip

[Peter Randall]

As far as I can tell, A Group, led by Lt.Col. Woods, consisted of:
335th FS - five sections of four a/c = 20 and
336th FS - five sections of four a/c plus two - not sure if the odd two were spares or a separate element but 22 a/c in total for 336 making a grand total of 42 a/c for A group (less spares and relays?)

B Group led by Maj. Norley was five sections of four a/c making total of 20 and all provided by the 334th FS.

Best I can do at the moment.

Peter

[ektra79]

Hi All -

Following Peter's lead by posting here as well - Lt.s' Cavallo and Moore must have flown as spares for 336 on this mission as they returned to Debden at 1435, some 2.5 hours ahead of other returning group members.

Tim