JG54 loss on the 11.02.1944
 

Hi Guys,

Today I am searching for the loss data relating to Uffz. Briggemeier who was killed on the 11th February 1944. I believe he was a member of the 7th Staffel. Any further details would be really appreciated.

Regards

Melvin

www.aircrewremembrancesociety.co.uk

Re: JG54 loss on the 11.02.1944
 

1944-02-11, 7./JG 54, Bf 109 G-6, 411421, 8 gelbe (3 gelbe?), Polch, 7 km südöstlich Mayen und 21 km südwestlich Koblenz, Feindbeschuß. Bruch 100 %.
Flugzeugführer Uffz Brüggemeier, Friedrich, +
Grab: Mannheim-Friedhof Neckarau

Matti

Re: JG54 loss on the 11.02.1944
 

Many thanks Matti, Just the info I required!

Cheers,

Melvin

Re: JG54 loss on the 11.02.1944
 

According to the NVL it was "gelbe 8".

Regards,

Heuser

Re: JG54 loss on the 11.02.1944
 

Another case for interpretation - a digit "3" typed with "strong fingers" may appear as an "8" on the third or more carbon copy. In this case i would plead for a "3".

Servus

Roland

Re: JG54 loss on the 11.02.1944
 

Servus Roland,

my copy is of quite good quality, so I am shure about "gelbe 8".

Regards

Heuser

Re: JG54 loss on the 11.02.1944
 

Hi Heuser, I have sent you a pm.

Kind regards

Melvin

Re: JG54 loss on the 11.02.1944
 

Guys, Heuser kindly sent me the NVM and indeed I think he is correct with Gelbe 8, I am confident to use it from now on.

Kind regards to all,

Melvin

www.aircrewremembrancesociety.co.uk

Re: JG54 loss on the 11.02.1944
 

7./JG 54 of III./JG 54, why yellow ?

Re: JG54 loss on the 11.02.1944
 

When the Luftwaffe reorganized in summer/fall of 1944, the Staff became part of the "new" II Gruppe with 4 per Gruppe, hence the yellow color.