Bruce Carr & the FW-190

Robbie Stuart · **Posted:** Sun Jan 30, 2011 4:15 pm

Jack, I am dead a$$ with you on this one. First, you & I both know Steve Blake's reputation, my father had a good bit of correspondence with him on the 363rd Fighter Group Book, second Felix flew with the 363rd, & I had the pleasure of spending some time with him at one of my Dad's reunions, & he ain't no Bu!! poo poo Bill, & finally Carr flew in the 363rd, & got kicked out for some unauthorized flying (as I understand it) which left quite an impression as Carr being a "Cowboy" with the other pilots in the Group. Now my ole man was not there, but he knew Carr, & when ever this subject came up, he called BS on it too. :shock:

I have the upmost respect for Carr, & all of our pilots that flew & fought for our country, but Carr ain't the only AAF flyer that had "Sea Stories".

John Dupre · **Posted:** Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:58 pm

OK I'll believe you about Carr but just don't tell me that Bob Hoover didn't steal a Fw 190 when he escaped from that prison camp......I wonder if there is any accounting of how many escapees or evadees managed to steal aircraft from the enemy.....

Jack Cook · **Posted:** Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:06 pm

Never let the facts stand in the way of a good arguement :idea:

Jack Cook · **Posted:** Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:09 pm

Bob Curtiss (a 14 kill Spit/P-51 ace in the 52nd FG) was very upset when Bob Hoover claimed that 2 pilots
cut and ran leaving him to be shot down.

muddyboots · **Posted:** Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:11 pm

maybe we can get some reenactors together to show us how it went.

Jack Cook · **Posted:** Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:15 pm

Richard W. · **Posted:** Mon Jan 31, 2011 1:18 pm

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if it was a mechanical failure that prevented the gear from lowering, or was it pilot error?

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