WW2 P-47 Friendly Fire Kill short snorter

[Vincennes]

I was examining some short snorters from my collection and came across the signature of "Roy L Kilpatrick, O-766558" on a 1912 Russian note (see #1 below, far right). I Googled his name and came up with an interesting story. He was a member of the 366th. FS, 358th FG. and on Dec. 23rd. 1944 he was on a flight over Germany. He was in a group of P-47's returning to base when another P-47 with American markings attacked and shot down the group leader Lt. Harold G Stalnaker. (see MACR 11607 #2 below) Kilpatrick and his service number are listed). Kilpatrick wrote a Statement which is included in the MACR (#3 below).

 

I could add a lot of details, but I am limited in space here.

 

Paul

[Vincennes]

Here is the rest.

 

Paul

[Garandomatic]

Holy cow!

[bunkerhillburning]

Wow - that's nuts. Thanks for sharing!

[sundance]

That's tragic. Hard to mistake that P-47 nose especially at 200 yards.

[Garandomatic]

German treachery???

[sundance]

That would certainly explain things.