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Old 9th September 2012, 02:43
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Info Needed on famous P-38 crash...

Hey guys...

I recently picked up some reconnaissance P-38 Lightning crash parts from a wreck that has some history in Germany.

It was shot down by a German aircraft (presumably from an me109) around April 1945 near NEUKIRCHEN Autobahn München-Salzburg. There is still a crater there from the impact, and a prop and engine are in a private collection.

Apparently, the pilot bailed out around 10 meters (jumped into a field), and broke some bones. He then fled to a farmhouse, where he healed until the allies advanced into that area.

He survived the war and also visited the wrecksite many years ago.

Does this sound familiar to anyone?
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