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18th June 2025, 22:13
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Capt Joseph Lang 4th FG KIA 14 October 1944
Does anyone have information on what Luftwaffe unit he encountered on this last mission? Nothing in the unit histories I have access to either: Prien's histories for JG1, 3, 27, and 53, Mombeek's JG4 and JG5, and Caldwell's JG26 work. Review of Tony Wood's lists show no corresponding claims.
https://www.americanairmuseum.com/ar...oseph-leo-lang 
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19th June 2025, 17:08
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Re: Capt Joseph Lang 4th FG KIA 14 October 1944
Could it be ground fire, he was low down and alone; Eighth AF War Diary says it was "battle damage" rather than shot down. Lang's radio message was 1hr. 25mins. after he was reported turning off by his wingman 1/Lt. Jahnke after the B-24s were diverted (MACR 9495)-- possibly engine trouble but odd that he didn't call it in.
Regards Nick
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