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129 Squadron Mustan III loss - 1st October 1944
Good night to all,
I am seeking information about a 129 Squadron loss (possibly a Mustang III) on the 1st October 1944. Pilot was F/Lt Philp Norman Howard (RAFVR 126785)- killed in action. Any information about the causes of accident, codes and serial number of the aircraft are mostly welcomed. MANY thanks in advance. Adriano S. BAUMGARTNER baumgartner_asv@yahoo.com.br |
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Re: 129 Squadron Mustan III loss - 1st October 1944
Howard was shot down on 25 September 1944 during the Arnhem operations flying a Mustang III. The ORB states he was "believed to be safe" however the CWGC records that he died on 1 October 1944. 129Sqn were not involved in any operations on 1 October 1944.
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Re: 129 Squadron Mustan III loss - 1st October 1944
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THis Mustang was recovered by our ARGA foundation!(march 18, 1995) Mustang Mk III B FB-147 129 Squadron RAF , 12 a/c of 129 Sq took off at 15.34h for Target Cover Arnhem. 2 a/c MIA FB-147 crashed near Baak, Municipality of Steenderen(The Netherlands) FX-983 crashed at Angeren, south of Arnhem (recovered by DAEG). F/Lt Howard was captured with severe burns (head/chest/legs)and he died on the 1st of october 1944 at 13.00h in the Reserve Lazarett at Gronau. Regards Karl Lusink ARGA www.arga-nl.nl |
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Re: 129 Squadron Mustan III loss - 1st October 1944
Steve, UDF and Karl,
I had some problems with internet connection in the last 5 days...this is why I took a while to answer back. Your help is more valuable. KARL, am sending you an email. I was trying to find where FB147 had crashed and you indeed found the wreck! Amazing. Thanks a lot indeed. Adriano S. BAUMGARTNER |
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