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Laurent Rizzotti

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Apache lost on 9 Dec 1943 - 08/06/2007 06:31:22 PM
On 9 Dec 1943 the Luftwaffe made only one claim over Italy, a Mustang claimed at 11.27 hrs NW of Valmontone by Hptm Julius Meimberg of 5./JG 53 (his 33rd victory).
 
On the MACR database, there is a possible match, the A-36 42-84078 of the 86th FG.
 
I would like confirmation that this AC was lost in air battle in the above area. I would also like to knew the name and fate of the pilot, and his squadron
 
Thanks in advance
 
Laurent
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RE: Apache lost on 9 Dec 1943 - 08/21/2007 01:49:09 PM
Laurent,

Best way to find out is to ask for a copy of MACR 1479. This website gives good information where you can do so.
The MACR will provide name of pilot, circumstances, group/squadron and more.

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Leendert




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RE: Apache lost on 9 Dec 1943 - 01/26/2008 01:55:55 PM
MACR 1479, 9 Dec 43, 42-84078, North American A-36A, (Mickey I have not yet confirmed Pilot as ) Plowden, Richard , 527FS ? , 86FG, 12AF, S/d /Rtn, Possible not confirmed 9 Dec 1943 the Luftwaffe made only one claim over Italy, a Mustang claimed at 11.27 hrs NW of Valmontone by Hptm Julius Meimberg of 5./JG 53 (his 33rd victory). Lt. Plowden returned to his Unit on 24 May 1944
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RE: Apache lost on 9 Dec 1943 - 01/26/2008 03:07:39 PM
Hello,
MACR 1479 names the A-36 pilot as Douglas R. Plowden, Jr. of the 525th FS.  The new 86th FG book mentions Dick "Pluto" Plowden started flying Thunderbolts with the 527th in the winter of 44-45 at Pisa.
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Bob
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RE: Apache lost on 9 Dec 1943 - 01/26/2008 03:37:52 PM
Thanks for that info Bob, I will correct / update the information on my next upload of the Honor Roll.
 
 
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Rob
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RE: Apache lost on 9 Dec 1943 - 05/18/2008 05:16:25 PM
Laurent parlez-vous Francais ? Ce MACR m'intéresse aussi
 
Je rcherche un pilote qui est tombé en parachute près de Arpino, mon grand père l'a caché pendant 7 mois.
Il se pourrait que ce soit un A36
 
Pouvez vous m'en dire plus, par exemple si le crash a eu lieu près de Valmontone où si l'avion a pu continuer quelques 50 km à vol d'oiseau ?

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