P-38 crash Devon UK 26 jan 1943 - Page 3 - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

brewerjerry · #21 28th January 2024, 02:03

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Originally Posted by Phil Irwin

Hi Jerry!

Rupe has looked into this recently.

Foreman was not alone on this flight, they hit bad weather. I think 2 other P-38s were lost near Portugal (?)

Looks like Foreman turned back then got lost, flying into high ground.

Hi Phil,
e mailed with rupe a while back, but i am still not sure on correct serial
I remember rupe cleared most of the site up and took to robin's place
the cockpit fuselage was recovered shortly after and taken to harrowbeer airfield
cheers
jerry

brewerjerry · #22 28th January 2024, 02:09

Hi All
Well thanks for the info, seems tgere is still doubt on the actual serial number
cheers
jerry

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