I pulled the MACR for all aircraft not returned to base from 04-19 onward and I just need to distill the information for the 8th. Piece of cake.
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OK, No 8th USAAF B-17 numbered "46820" was lost between 19 April 45 and 1 Nov 45.
Can we rethink the data that we are using and some of the assumptions we are working under.
Is it possible, or likely, that a crewmember that was shot down after 19 April 45 would be reintegrated into a combat unit to fly relief or POW missions so quickly, at the end of the war when there is a surplus of aircraft and aircrew. Possibly, but unlikely. Not doubting the man, or the story, just the information.
A copy of one of the relevant MACR indices is attached. Any comments?Comment
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I think we are showing some of the assumptions do not bear out:
1) The family assumes that is his aircraft - why else photo it?
2) We assume the family has the story right. For a vet who never spoke of his service, why would the details survive intact? I can't get the shopping list straight from my wife when she tells me in the morning.
Thanks for checking on this. Interesting the mom got a notice he was shot down though. That piece of info I doubt would be forgotten or misinterpreted. I have to think we have the wrong aircraft.
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Marc, do we know what squadron? There are only a few 8th A/C downed that late in the European war.Comment
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