78th FG vs III./JG 54 on 15 October 1944

[Laurent Rizzotti]

Hello,

Can anyone provide details of the battle between these two units on this day ? Or at least book references describing it, from both sides if possible ?

Thanks in advance

[shooshoobaby]

On 10 - 15 - 44 the 78th FG , P -47s , got into a big furball with FW - 190s and 190Ds. The 78th shot down 7 and 1 ME - 262. This took place over Bohmte AF , NE of Osnabruck.
Capt. julian Reems - 2
Lt. Lloyd Eadline - 1
Capt. Robert Green - 4
lt. Huie Lamb - ME 262
From book, " Eagles of Duxford , 78th FG in WW II " by Garry Fry
Phalanx Publishing.
Hope this helps.
Mike

[Laurent Rizzotti]

Thanks,

Did this book give more details for the battle ? I'm interested in narratives.

By the way, I have 6 claims for 83rd FS vs the Fw 190 D-9 of III./JG 54 (6 losses), as Green and Reems shared one of their kill together.

The Me 262 was of 3./KG 51, the pilot died of his wounds 6 days later.

Regards

Laurent

[shooshoobaby]

- There are narratives from Reems , Eadline , Green and Lamb.
Reems noted Green getting hits on A/C he was attacking. Must have shared.
Capt. Reems - Cargo Red Leader
Capt. Green - Cargo Red 3 Element Leader
Capt. Lamb - 82d

[Laurent Rizzotti]

OK, thanks

I will try to find this book