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BobE · 12 February 2002, 08:41 AM

Luf,
The only info I have is from the book "The Lost Battalion" by Johnson and Pratt. It's pretty sketchy on the air side of things.The Squadron involved was the 50th Aero. They had a hard time locating the battalion and dropped food and supplies to the Germans as a result.The squadron was equipped with DH-4s. According to a sheet posted by Peter L from one of the old "Profile" publications, DH-4,Serial# 32098 was "famous for finding "The Lost Battalion". As far as I can tell,two planes were lost;one to ground fire and one due to a faulty prop. This is not much info but all I've got. From a comment he made when the A&E movie was coming out, I suspect Dan-San may know a little more. I would be interested myself.
Bob E

12 February 2002, 08:41 AM	#2
BobE Scout Pilot Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 446	Luf, The only info I have is from the book "The Lost Battalion" by Johnson and Pratt. It's pretty sketchy on the air side of things.The Squadron involved was the 50th Aero. They had a hard time locating the battalion and dropped food and supplies to the Germans as a result.The squadron was equipped with DH-4s. According to a sheet posted by Peter L from one of the old "Profile" publications, DH-4,Serial# 32098 was "famous for finding "The Lost Battalion". As far as I can tell,two planes were lost;one to ground fire and one due to a faulty prop. This is not much info but all I've got. From a comment he made when the A&E movie was coming out, I suspect Dan-San may know a little more. I would be interested myself. Bob E __________________ What's the use of worrying? It never was worth while. So, pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and smile, smile, smile!