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Identity of FW190 Claimed on 12 September 1944
Hello everyone - my first post here so please be gentle!
I am researching the history of a B-17 which flew with the 388th BG during 1944. I have in my possession a copy of a Combat Report made out by this B-17's Ball Turret Gunner during a raid to Magdeburg on the 12 September 1944. He claimed a "silver FW 190" as "destroyed". It "...came in from 8 o'clock high, in a diving attack. B.T. opened fire at 800 yds and the E/A continued the attack to within 200 yards; at this point the E/A burst into flames. The pilot of the E/A bailed out but his chute did not open (possibly due to a delayed jump)." This action took place "just after the Rally Point" at 11:25 hours at a height of 25,000 feet. I have had a look through the database for Luftwaffe fighter claim and see that JG4 were operating both Me109s and FW190s in that area during that time. My question, based on the above limited information, is along the lines of "Does anyone know of any FW 190 (JG4 or otherwise) which would fit the description of the one claimed?" Any information which might lead to this aircraft/JG/pilot being identified would be very much appreciated. Best wishes Graham Herbertson |
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