Lieutenant Charles J. Lorig was flying this Republic P-47D-28-RE Thunderbolt, 44-19864, when he was shot down near Hotten, Belgium, 24 December 1944. U.S. Air Force via Jim Sterling)
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Hello
He did not crash in Hotton but in Rocherath-Krinkelt (this had to be corrected).
On June 12, 2022 I found his radio call badge and the impact zone in a field and some parts of the plane.
We also sent parts to the family and these are now in the museum.
Kind regards Bernard
Thank you. I will make the correction.