Korea-Death of Sqdrn Ldeader Graham Hulse

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On March 13th 1953, Sqd Ldr Graham S. Hulse was MIA in combat over the Yalu River with MIG-15, while flying on exchange with the 336 FIS, 4th FIW. He overshot his opponent and the stricken MIG-15 took a snap 37mm shot shooting off his left wing. Sqd Ldr Hulse supposedly bailed but still remains MIA.He was thought to have been a POW but never returned.

There was a remarkable set of gun photographs taken from his wingman,Major Sommerich who subsequently shot down the MIG-15. The MIG-15 is smoking heavily and looks like a sure victory.

The set of gun photographs is enclosed.

My question is who shot down Sqd Ldr. Hulse?

According to a WebSite on MIG-15 victories (from ACIG) , he was shot down by Lt Gregory Berelizde, 224 IAP, 32 AD. The 535th IAP also claimed two F-86 this day.

There is a mention of a MIG-15 pilot ejecting this day. He was Senior Lt. Hristoforov from the 913th IAP, Perhaps he was responsible for shooting down Sq Ldr Hulse as the MIG-15 in the photographs is in trouble and its very conceivable that the pilot would have ejected soon after