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Old 2nd March 2008, 12:21
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Mosquito 4th January 1944

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Hptm. Klaus Quaet-Faslem,Stab I./JG 3, claimed a victory against a mosquito on the 4th of January 1944 west of Amiens. Three youg guys saw it crashed in a small village. Any idea regarding this plane and unit?

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Old 2nd March 2008, 13:02
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Re: Mosquito 4th January 1944

Most likely MM232 of 544 Squadron, a reconnaissance unit. Flt/Sgt Bartley (RNZAF) KIA, F/Sgt Perman PoW.
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Old 5th March 2008, 16:24
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Re: Mosquito 4th January 1944

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You are right, one was KIA and the other POW.

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Old 5th March 2008, 20:58
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Re: Mosquito 4th January 1944

Hello
Do you know the name of this village ? It was said loss in the Poix-de-Picardie area.
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Old 26th March 2008, 22:59
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Re: Mosquito 4th January 1944

Prien's I/JG 3 book lists this victory as a B-17!?
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Old 26th March 2008, 23:52
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Re: Mosquito 4th January 1944

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Crash location : Dargies (La vallée de Planchon)

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