My father's diary starts with the morning of July 2,1944. It ends when he was liberated at the end of the war in Europe. He mentions why his plane fell behind and being attacked by 109's. MACR,s from 2 other planes in mission mention the 109's attacking the b-17. In 1998 Bela Szilbek of of Gvor...
The b-17 was returning from alternate target Vinkovci Marshalling Yards. Aimus Fuzito had been primary.#1 engine was feathered prior to arriving target and #4 was on fire from additional strain. Hit by flack ne of Lake Ballatan. Hit by 3 109's engine 3 knocked out. 109's routed by p-38's ...
The B-17 claimed on July 2,1944 was my Father's out of Foggia. The crew spent the rest of the war in respective staglufts.
I am looking into the paint scheme of the 109.
I am interested in JG 302 black 9 bf-109G-6 w.nr. 441656 Pilot Wilhelm Hallenberger July 2 . 1944. Does anyone have a paint scheme?
Thanks for any info or links .
Bill