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Old 10th August 2009, 12:02
Ruediger Kaufmann Ruediger Kaufmann is offline
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P-51; 44-14609

Hello,

has anybody a photo of P-51D, Serial No. 44-14609 or
from the pilot Lt. Thomas A. Kneifel, 361Fg, 375FS?
POW near Koblenz / Germany after short fuel shortage at 14.2.1945. MACR 12331.

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Old 10th August 2009, 13:01
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Re: P-51; 44-14609

Hello Rúdiger,

Aircraft was named "Vixen" came down near Berkum .
Ref:Fighter Losses of the Mighty Eighth.

Photo of Kneifel in "Little Friends" by Steve Gotts (page 125).
Text seems to suggest that he bailed. quote: "was forced to abandon his plane near Koblenz".

Alex

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Old 12th August 2009, 09:21
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Re: P-51; 44-14609

Hello Alex,

many thanks!
I had send you a pm.

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Old 12th August 2009, 14:21
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Re: P-51; 44-14609

Hello Rúdiger,

PM received and I have responded .

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