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21st March 2008, 18:07
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July 30, 1944, P-38 shot down near south France coast
Can anybody help with more information related to P-38 which was apparently lost on July 30, 1944 near South France coast?
Could it be American (?) Lt. Meredith flying with same unit like Saint-Exupery? Any other P-38s lost in this area? The claim was submitted by JGr. 200. Mr. Frappe in his book refers to P-38, Tony Wood refers to B-17. Any help would be much appreciated thanks
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22nd March 2008, 13:20
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Re: July 30, 1944, P-38 shot down near south France coast
Jan,
2nd Lt Gene C. Meredith went missing in F-5B 42-68294 on 30 July 1944 on a mapping mission to S. France. 23rd PS, 5th RG. MACR 7339. From what I could read is that pilot had called "mayday" for being under attack by enemy aircraft. Last estimated position was 43°07' N and 7°56' E. Regards, Leendert
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22nd March 2008, 21:07
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Re: July 30, 1944, P-38 shot down near south France coast
Leendert,
thanks a lot for your post! Is there a time of interception stated in the MACR? Can anyone add some details about this mission, unit or pilot? regards
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23rd March 2008, 14:32
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Re: July 30, 1944, P-38 shot down near south France coast
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23rd March 2008, 16:16
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Re: July 30, 1944, P-38 shot down near south France coast
Hi,
Many thanks, I had asked about this pilot on the armyairforce site but received no replies so far. Alex
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23rd March 2008, 17:29
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Re: July 30, 1944, P-38 shot down near south France coast
Leendert, thanks for tip! Paid, downloaded, excited!!
Alex, I saw your post on armyairforce site. Looks like we are working on similar topic. Can we communicate off-board? regards
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23rd March 2008, 17:33
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Re: July 30, 1944, P-38 shot down near south France coast
Hello Jan,
OK Alex
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