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Old 17th January 2008, 20:18
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B-24 - 41.29130

hello,

on the 24.02.1944 this B-24 H-1-CF, 445th BG-701st BS, was shot down by german fighter. I am searching for the name of the pilot.


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Old 17th January 2008, 21:58
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Re: B-24 - 41.29130

Pilot was 1Lt Sidney D Swanson.
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Old 17th January 2008, 22:14
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Re: B-24 - 41.29130

sorry, my fault paul.

I am searching for the german fighter pilot.


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Old 17th January 2008, 22:44
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Re: B-24 - 41.29130

hello,

Have you the time of the combat ?
That would help narrow down the number of a/c.
take a look at the Tony Wood lists for the 24th february 1944 , there were very many losses. Or try the www.luftwaffe.cz the Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots claimsare in there I think.

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Old 17th January 2008, 22:47
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Re: B-24 - 41.29130

hello alex,

the crash was at 12:45 o´clock that day, the combat a little earlier I think.


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Old 17th January 2008, 23:47
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Re: B-24 - 41.29130

Hello uwe

Try this link www.lesbutler.ip3.co.uk/tony/tonywood.htm

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