Lowell B Smith

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media-33475.jpeg UPL 33475 "Capt. Lowell B. Smith, 1554 Scenic Ave., Berkley Calif., a 9th AF pilot who spends most of his time co-operating with ground troops, was a recent recipient of timely co-operation originating with a ground unit. Returning to his base after running out of ammunition, Capt Smith was attacked by a Me109 when an anti aircraft unit spotted the Luftwaffe plane and downed it with a few quick bursts. L-R: Cpl Miles E hoyle Jr [Fallston NC], Cpl Hubert C Wright [Linton IN], PFC Alexander Alex [South St. Paul MN], PFC Edward J Merbar [Cleveland OH], members of gun crew and Capt Smith. FRANCE."

- New years day 1945, Luftwaffes last throw of the dice - Op Bodenplatte. Capt LB Smith was taking off 15 mins early for a close support mission, just as Fw190's and Me109's streaked in to strafe Asch A/D. Smith's section salvoed their bombs and got stuck in. Capt Smith downed 2 x Fw190's and forced a bouncing Fw190 to overshoot him. It subsequently crashed.

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Object Number - UPL 33475 - "Capt. Lowell B. Smith, 1554 Scenic Ave., Berkley Calif., a 9th AF pilot who spends most of his time co-operating with ground troops, was a recent...

Assigned to 390FS, 366FG, 9AF USAAF. Took off, leading section, on close support mission, just as Luftwaffe attacked Asch A/D [Operation Bodenplatte]. Salvoed bombs and mixed it with Fw190's claiming 2 x kills in vicinity of base A/D.



Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.

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Asch, 89143 Blaubeuren, Germany 1 January 1945 Took off, leading section, on close support mission, just as Luftwaffe attacked Asch A/D. Salvoed bombs and mixed it with Fw190's claiming 2 x kills in vicinity of base A/D.
Berkeley, CA, USA

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Lashenden Assigned to 390FS, 366FG, 9AF USAAF.

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Asch Based with 390FS, 366FG, 9AF at Asch (Y-29).

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Bodenplatte: The Luftwaffe's Last Hope By John Manrho, Ron Pütz
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Angels Zero: P-47 Close Air Support in Europe By Robert Brulle

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