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Crash report of P/O. Eugene Red Tobin 71 squadron
Hello to all
is there any German reports on the recovery of the remains and aircraft of P/O. Eugene Red Tobin of No.71 Eagle squadron RAF who was shot down in combat on 7 September 1941 flying Spitfire MK.VB W8301 POPOCATEPELT II came down on a hill near Boulogne at about 1715 hours, he was probably shot down by Adolf Galland or Kurt Bohn both pilots claimed Spitfires close to Boulogne France. Galland was his 83rd claim of the war and Bohn was later killed in action in April 1943 any help or references will be appreciated Thanks |
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Re: Crash report of P/O. Eugene Red Tobin 71 squadron
esc201faem
According to the losslist of JG 26 the date Bohn was KIA is 25-04-1942 Frans A |
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Re: Crash report of P/O. Eugene Red Tobin 71 squadron
Hello esc201faem,
according to JFV 5 on 7 Sep 1941 Obstlt Adolf Galland Stab/JG 26 claimed a Spitfire 20 km west of Boulogne at 17:19 (81st confirmed claim) and Uffz Kurt Bohn claimed a Spitfire 10 km southeast of Boulogne at 17:20 (2nd confirmed claim). Regards Leo |
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Re: Crash report of P/O. Eugene Red Tobin 71 squadron
Good Morming Rottler
Are there any pictures of Uffz Kurt Bohn ? I have pictures of Galland, any help appreciated Santiago |
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Re: Crash report of P/O. Eugene Red Tobin 71 squadron
Hello Santiago,
neither in JFV 5 and 7 (loss of Fw Bohn on 25 Apr 1942 in Fw 190 A-2 WNr. 5231 yellow 5 one day after his fifth confirmed victory) nor in the JG 26 chronicle of Josef Priller are pictures of him. Regards Leo |
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Re: Crash report of P/O. Eugene Red Tobin 71 squadron
Where did Spitfire Mk.Vb W3801 crashed ? how far from Boulogne
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