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Clyde B East Credits

Hello, i am seeking the credits of Lt Clyde B East. East was assigned to the 15th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 10th Photographic Group. Flying F-6Ds (which carried the Mustang's normal armament of six .50-cal Browning machine guns). East would encounter Luftwaffe fighters on numerous occasions during forays over Occupied Europe. He scored his first victory against an Fw 190 on 6 June 1944 - D-Day. Six months later he shot down a Bf 109 during the Battle of the Bulge. This Mission Report i am seeking too.   Thanks  Peglar   

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    shooshoobaby
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    Peglar -
    Contact Frank Olynyk on the 12oclockhigh Forum.
    He should have them.
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    June 6, 44  1 Fw 190
    December 17, 44  1 Bf 109
    March 15, 45  1 Bf 109
    March 24, 45  2 Bf 109
    March 27, 45  2 Ju 87
    April 4, 45  1 Fw 190, 1/2 Ju 188
    April 8, 45  2 Ju 87, 1 Si 204, 1/2 He 111

    some sources say 13


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    USAF History site lists dates but not aircraft type
    6 Jun 1944 = 1
    17 Dec 1944 = 1
    15 Mar 1945 = 1
    24 Mar 1945 = 2
    27 Mar 1945 = 2
    4 Apr 1945 =  1.5
    8 Apr 1945 = 3.5
     
     
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    Here is an account used in my book "Recce Tigers" of the 17 Dec 44 airbattle. It is based upon a description in Clyde's logbook and unit documents.  "The first encounter of the day took place when Lts. Clyde East and Henry Lacey spotted a Me-109 near Giessen. The e/a sported a gaudy orange and white color scheme and was only about 200 feet over the autobahn when East pulled in behind it.  Only two short bursts from Lt. East's fifties were required before the 109 rolled up on one wing and fell to earth, exploding on impact."
     
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    Thanks to all. East must be shot down Oberfähnrich Matthias Gorges (born 30. September 1924) from the 5./JG 2 Richthofen and his Me 109 on this 17. December 1944. Are there more credits in the Giessen area ? I heard Clyde East lives in California ?  Greetings  Peglar 
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