P-47 wreckage found in Germany

• Mar 30, 2010

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Fighter pilot Capt. Kenneth Dahlberg had already crashed and eluded capture twice when his plane was struck by anti-aircraft fire over Germany on Feb. 14, 1945.

The plane's tail erupted in flames and was soon shedding pieces. While the aircraft hurtled toward the ground, Dahlberg ejected.

full story: Plane?s remnants unearthed, and a pilot?s tale emerges | Stars and Stripes

 

• Mar 30, 2010

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DBII

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It is a good story. Thanks for posting the link.

DBII

 

• Mar 30, 2010

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Bucksnort101

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Nice story. Ken Dahlberg spent his childhood in my home state of Minnesota and neighboring Wisconsin. He also wrote a book on his life called "One Step Forward". Founder the company Miracle Ear which made the first hearing aid that was placed entirely in the ear.
Used to be a P-51 in the marking of the Mustang he flew during the war, Little Horse, have not seen it lately so not sure what happened to it. Thought I read somewhere it was for sale?
Hope Mr. Dahlberg get's his wish to see his old Thunderbolt again.

 

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• Mar 30, 2010

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diddyriddick

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Great find, v2! I knew that name sounded familiar, but couldn't place it until reading your article.

 

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Interesting reading, thanks Dominic.

 

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Aaron Brooks Wolters

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Very interesting read V2! Thanks for posting.

 

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Gnomey

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Great find and an interesting read. Thanks for sharing v2.

 

• Mar 30, 2010

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RabidAlien

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Great find, thanks for posting!