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Lt Dietrich Decker victim of friendly fire
on 25/5/43,the He-111 of Lt Decker(2.Versuchverband Ob.d.L.)was shot down by a Finnisch Fighter NW of Ladoga .
source Luftwaffe Officer Career Someone knows more:as name of the finnisch pilote for example..... Michel |
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Re: Lt Dietrich Decker victim of friendly fire
Veikko Karu, near Immola a/f
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Re: Lt Dietrich Decker victim of friendly fire
It's right Juha.
I had the answer in my archives,I would have had to refine my search! A little remarck: Apparently,it was his 10th official victory,it seems a little strange that this manifest error has been credited to him as victory! Michel |
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Re: Lt Dietrich Decker victim of friendly fire
Ha ha, yes Michel (but not funny for Lt Decker). It would probably be easier to shoot down a friendly aircraft, so it shouldn't count!
Peter |
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Re: Lt Dietrich Decker victim of friendly fire
Hello Michel
Yes, it is strange! Hello Peter it was not particularly easy case because it was a night kill while flying a B-239 and one of his wing mg malfunctioned making handling the plane difficult when firing. The He 111 was on a secret agent dropping mission and info on its flight was not known at the base from were Karu operated or was off its given track. I cannot remember exactly for sure the all facts. Juha |
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Re: Lt Dietrich Decker victim of friendly fire
Yes, those are exceptional circumstances. Very unfortunate.
Peter |
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