Lt Eugene Kowalski 0-736250 USAAF KiA

[Brian]

Hi guys

I'm seeking the date of death of the above, who was pilot with 64FS - circa August 1943.

Thanks in advance

Brian

[udf_00]

www.ancestry.com/ has an Eugene E Kowalski 1921-1943, He passed away on 18 Sep 1943 in Italy.

[Leendert]

Kowalski's P-40 (serial ?) hit a RAF Hurricane when on take off.
RAF pilot also killed.

See http://raf-112-squadron.org/57thfghonor_roll42-43.html

Regards,

Leendert

[Brian]

Hi Leendert

Good to hear from you.

Thanks for the confirmation.

Do we know who the RAF pilot was? I have no information.

Cheers
Brian

[Col Bruggy]

Brian,

The following suggests that the RAF pilot was; 26008 Group Captain (Pilot) Walter Donald BUTLER RAF, CO. No.285 Wing.

http://www.57thfightergroup.org/pictures/64/6.html

http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/207929/

Hurricane IIA Z4953 - 238/260/450/335/WDCU - Hit by USAAF P-40 while parked, Rocca Bernardo LG, 19.9.43.

Col.

[Brian]

Hi Col

Yes, I saw his name as a casualty for that date, but had doubts.

However, your information seems to fit.

But why would he have been flying a Hurricane? Particularly in these circumstances. I know very little about Grp Capt Butler or his flying career.

A bit more investigation required, methinks!

Cheers
Brian

[Col Bruggy]

Brian,

He received a "Mention", one day before his death.

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/...upplement/4130

Col.

[Brian]

Thanks Col

I'll try for more info by posting his name on the Forum.

Cheers
Brian