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Old September 21st 03, 12:53 AM
Gordon
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Gordon:
I don't have anymore details other than what was in the paper. I wonder
if the Heinkel that is refered to is not a fighter but a recon type. Wasn't
the He 114 (1939) a sea based recon type?


Now that was a real rarity! I think its possible, but I think Walt pegged it
with his Ju 88 call. These lil biplanes weren't fast enough to catch a
properly motivated B-24.

Speaking of which... sad, this. One of my ebay photos arrived, depicting a
B-24 al fuego over the Bay of Biscay, and clearly not going to make it home.
As I have dealt with personal effects of Allied airmen washed ashore after such
events, the photo is particularly poignant. No way to determine who, where,
when, etc., but I really hope they made it out in one piece. The seas are calm
and it allows me to hope.

Reporters are notorious for
getting things wrong! If I go to the Air Museum at 19 Wing Comox I'll ask
for more details.


Much appreciated! And if I can help you track down the 'victims', let me know.

v/r
Gordon
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