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P-38 Claims over Normandy on 25 June 1944
Hello
Does anyone have a list of the USAAF P-38 twin-engined fighter claims recorded on 25 June 1944? I am searching in particular for any possible claims made in the area northeast of Lisieux where Feldwebel Hans Engelbrecht (8 victories) of 10./JG 2 was shot down and killed, apparently in aerial combat with this type of fighter. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated! Horrido! Leo |
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Re: P-38 Claims over Normandy on 25 June 1944
The 485th Fighter Squadron, 370th Fighter Group claimed several Me 109's and FW 190's around 0700 in the Lisieux area while LtCol. McKee of HdQts claimed 2-1-0 109's west of Paris around 0705. In the 485th, Lt. A.L. Green claimed 1-0-2 FW 190, Maj. L.H. Herrick claimed 1-0-0 Me 109, Lt. J.M. Larsen claimed 0-1-0 Me 109, Capt. R.A. McNees claimed 1-0-1 Me 109 and 0-0-1 FW 190, Lt. R.C. Speck claimed 1-0-2 FW 190, and Lt. H.E. Erschen claimed 0-0-2 FW 190. Also, there were several claims made by P-51 pilots in the Lisieux area.
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P-38 Claims over Normandy on 25 June 1944
Hello Kent
Many thanks for your very helpful response to my question! I noticed that JG 2 apparently made 12 (!) claims for P-38 twin-engined fighters in the same general area and time period. Horrido! Leo |
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Re: P-38 Claims over Normandy on 25 June 1944
The 485th Fighter Squadron lost 6 planes in the fight near Lisieux. Four pilots were KIA and two Evaded.
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P-38 Claims over Normandy on 25 June 1944
Hello Kent
Many thanks for those additional details. I know that JG 2 claimed 14 victories in total, the other two being Mustang fighters in the Rouen area, while suffering 11 losses that day. Horrido! Leo |
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