WEBB Dallas W
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PROMOTIONS
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194?
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Slt
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USAAF | 194? | 194? | Elève Pilote | Etats-Unis | |
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USAAF | 194? | 1943 | Pilote | Etats-Unis | |
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Cpt
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343 FS / 55 FG | 02/43 | 04/44 | Pilote | Grande Bretagne | |
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Maj
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HQ / 55 FG | 04/44 | 1945 | Cdt Adjoint | Grande Bretagne | |
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55th Fighter Group
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343rd Fighter Squadron |
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Traducteur / Translator / Traduttore / übersetzer / vertaler |
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DECORATIONS
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Victoires aériennes
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Victoires
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Collaboration
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Probables
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Collaboration
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Non confirmées
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Collaboration
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Endommagés
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Collaboration
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Objectifs terrestres . |
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Avions détruits
au sol
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Endommagés
au sol
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Blindés
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Véhicules
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Locomotives
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Bateaux
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VICTOIRES
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26.11.43
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11.40 | Détruit | Me 210 |
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P-38 / P-51 | 343 FS / 55 FG | NE Bremen |
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(Maj) Webb Dallas W | |
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I assumed Group leadership after
two leaders had aborted and was setting course to meet bomber force on
target. Approaching the bombers' course they were sighted at 8 o'clock
about five miles distant. At the same time I noted E/A queueing (sic)
up ahead of them and up-sun, so I began a climbing turn into the sun,
which would give us an advantage in attack on the enemy. At a point parallel
with the queue I turned left to gain the advantage of "bouncing"
with three flights instead of one, at the same time assuring us of top
cover. I went into the attack at about 30 degrees, and as I approached
gun range, one E/A half-rolled, the others scattered individually. I picked
one at about 375 yards, closing to about 175 yards with a good three second
burst. It appeared that my strikes were concentrated on the cockpit, and
as I broke to the left I saw smoke and fragments coming from it. I saw
no return fire. The pilot seemed to be in the process of half rolling,
but he never got over. His nose eased off downward as though control was
lacking, and the plane started into a spin as white and gray smoke poured
from the engine. I cleared my tail and started reforming the flights.
It appeared that the enemy planes were surprised by the direction of our approach and were concentrating on their own attack of the bombers which were coming in head-on at about 15 degrees. They were not aware of our presence until we opened fire. This rocket equipped twin-engine flight was supported by FW 190's and ME 109's whose sole purpose was protection of the rocket ships, for they declined engagement, rolling out when we pressed attacks. My decision to attack this small enemy force rather than to attempt furnishing escort for the bombers was made because of the small number of planes under my leadership - a group of planes so small that bomber escort would have been impossible. On the basis of my observation of the encounter, I claim one ME 210 destroyed. |
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31.01.44
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Détruit | Me 109 |
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P-38 / P-51 | 343 FS / 55 FG | NW Venlo |
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13.04.44
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15.35 | Endommagé | Me 109 |
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P-38 / P-51 | HQ / 55 FG | Donauworth |
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(Maj) Webb Dallas W | |
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As we approached the B-24's from
the left I saw two ME 109's in-trail and about 1,000 yards to the rear
of the box of bombers. They were pressing an attack. I came out of the
sun diving from 22,000 to about 15,000 feet. I fired tow (sic) bursts
at each e/a starting at about 500 yards, and closing from about 30 degrees
to about 10 degrees head on. My speed was 450 plus. I noticed a few strikes
on the first ME 109, then rushed over on the second and gave him two short
bursts. I was closing too fast for observation, but believe I missed.
Both e/a turned into me. When I opened fire they started a half roll,
and I did not see them after I pulled up. I claim one (1) ME 109 probably
destroyed, and one (1) ME 109 probably damaged.
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Sources
STARS & BARS - Frank Olynyk - Grub Street Editions
http://www.station131.co.uk/55th/Pilots/Webb%20Dallas%20W%20Maj.htm
