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USA fighter crashed around Salerno summer 1943. Some idea?
Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:21 pm
This aircraft was crashed at Acerno, 25 km south east of Salerno in Summer 1943 but may be also september 1943. This aircraft was shot down from a german fighter and the pilot reported killed in the crash. Some idea about this aircraft? Thanks!
Re: USA fighter crashed around Salerno summer 1943. Some ide
Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:34 am
The numbers on pump "40590 A" and "...3637..." give you some idea? The pump appear to be of a Allison engine. So we find a P-38 or A-36 crash site. Do you have informations about P-38 or A-36 crashed south of Salerno in summer of 1943? The pilot was KIA. I believe no other USA fighters can go to Salerno area from Sicily in that time.