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Old 31st October 2014, 22:58
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B-24 shot down by P-61 10/11/44

Hi guys

I'm seeking the identities of the P-61 crew of 425th NFS that shot down B-24 42-51226 of the 36th BS on 10 November 1944.

Any help appreciated.

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Old 1st November 2014, 08:30
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Re: B-24 shot down by P-61 10/11/44

Cannot find any P-61 claims on 09/10-11-44. I had the B-24 lost to flak over Belgium

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Old 1st November 2014, 13:58
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Re: B-24 shot down by P-61 10/11/44

The story about the P-61 shoot-down can be found on this link. Search for 42-51226 on the page.

http://yellowairplane.com/Book_Revie...samerican.html

If you read the posting, the story gets more involved and there is a book referenced which discusses the incident and a cover-up. Has anyone read the book who can comment?

Also discussed on this link:
http://francecrashes39-45.net/recits...s/42-51226.pdf
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Old 1st November 2014, 18:34
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Re: B-24 shot down by P-61 10/11/44

Hi RSwank

I have located the book but it appears to be a historical novel, and its only available as an ebook.

But I have ordered the other book mentioned, 'The Lady Jeanette'

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Old 1st November 2014, 20:22
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Re: B-24 shot down by P-61 10/11/44

A picture of a/the local cemetery at Cartigny, France, with the grave of Lt. Frederick Grey, Sgt. Raymond Mears and Sgt. Frank Bartho here: http://www.aerosteles.net/fiche.php?...ype=ps&lang=fr

On the other hand, there are also graves for these men in Iowa (Lt Grey), Maryland (Sgt. Mears) and Henri-Chapelle (Sgt. Sgt. Bartho).

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