357th FG on April 19 1945

[Michal]

Hello,

357th FG claimed on April 19 1945 six shot downed Me 262s. I am wonder if somebody has informations about times and locations given in official US reports?

Captain Robert S. Fifield

1st Lt. Paul N. Bowles

1st Lt. Carroll Ofsthun

1st Lt. James P. McMullen

1st Lt. Gilman L. Weber and Captain Ivan I. McGuire,

Lt Col. Jack Hayes


Thanks for help


Michal

[shooshoobaby]

Michal
Capt. Fifield - Prague
Lt. Bowles - Prague
Lt. Ofthsun - SW Prague -Ruzny
Lt. McMullen - Prague-Ruzny
Lts. Weber & McGuire - S/Dresden
Lt. Col. Hayes - W/Prague
Only time given - Lt. McMullen shot down Last ME 262 1300 Hours
Mike

[agsbrunson]

19 April 1945 - Four 262’s dived out of high cirrus clouds; two made a head-on pass, shooting down a Fortress in leading formation. These jets were chased by “B” Group of 357th Fighter Grouup (P-51’s) back to Ruzyne airfield where they were destroyed by Lt. James P. McMullen and (shared kill) Capt. Ivan L. McGuire & Lt. Gilbert L. Weber.

Weber & McGuire shot 262 s/Dresden, it bellied in 1 mi. west of Ruzyne.

Mission Report states: "Lt. Col. Hayes' flight bounced one element as it took off. Col. Hayes got strikes on 262 leader who turned left, hitting the deck with full power and crossed river at southern outskirts of Prague. 262 hit the ground in a sharp right turn and the burning remains slid into a building."

[Erich]

Ofthsun combat report mentions 1215 hrs.

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