Geft Alois Pollach JG2
 

Does anyone have any information about Geft Alois Pollach of JG2 shot down on the 15th October 1940, in a 109 at Everton, Hampshire by 609 Squadron. He was taken prisoner at the crash site but I can not find out where he was taken. Also any details of his service prior to this incident would be helpful. Thanks Del.

Re: Geft Alois Pollach JG2
 

Del: No killls and after a brief incarceration near Bury would have ended in Canada. Attempts to contact him after the war have come to nothing

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Thanks Chris.

Re: Geft Alois Pollach JG2
 

Hi,

according to the Mombeeck`s book about JG2 the corect spelling is Gefr.Alois Pollack. He was born in Sudets.

Regards

Robert

Re: Geft Alois Pollach JG2
 

Thanks Robert, does it give an indication of his age?

Regards,

Del.

Re: Geft Alois Pollach JG2
 

Born 27 Nov 20 in Theusing

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Thanks again Chris

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The machine crashed in a field occupied by Mr J. Fawcett at Hart's Farm, adjoining Everton Nurseries, and there was a violent explosion as it hit the ground. Its wreckage was strewn over an area of 200 yards, while the hood of its cabin was picked up in Thorn's Farm, about a mile away.

The pilot landed only some 60 feet away from the blazing wreck, and was quickly and quietly captured. One of the first to reach the German was Mr E. O. Ling, an ARP Warden of Milford, foreman at the Nurseries, with Messrs H. Woodhouse and S. Kenchington, members of the Everton Home Guard, also employed at the nurseries.

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Thanks Peter, I am looking to visit the site, as soon as the weather improves. But that may be some time!!!!!!

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He definetelly spoiled the good mood of Novi. Are there any photos of him and his aircraft? By the way, any clue as to at whom Aggie Agazarian shot at?

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I have seen nothing and apart from other aircraft of the same Staffel, no

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According to Spitfire Pilot by F/L Crook the German pilot just managed to open his chute in time and lay on the ground winded . F/O Nowierski flew over him and said later '' I circle round, bloody German lies down he is dead O.K. But I look again he is now sitting up, no bloody good ''. Is this what you meant Franek when you said it spoilt Novi's good mood,

Regards

Brian Bines

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Brian, I do. A classic book. It should be reedited.
Chris, I am sorry to hear that. Well, let's hope it will turn up one day.