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rickback4444

1st August 2010 13:35

Information concerning the loss of Gefr. Karl Hoss - 20.08.1940

Hi,

Can anyone provide information concerning the loss of Gefr. Karl Hoss who was killed on a bombing mission on the 20th August 1940.

With thanks

Rick

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Peter Cornwell

1st August 2010 13:48

Re: Information concerning the loss of Gefr. Karl Hoss - 20.08.1940

19/20 August 1940: 9./KG27 Heinkel He111P-2. Ditched in the Bay of Biscay 300 km north of St Sebastian due to petrol failure following night sortie to Liverpool. BS Gefr Karl Höß killed, FF Oberlt [ ] Siegel and rest of crew rescued unhurt. Aircraft 100% write-off.

FrankieS

1st August 2010 17:27

Re: Information concerning the loss of Gefr. Karl Hoss - 20.08.1940

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L4387951 Nachname:Höss Vorname:Karl Dienstgrad:Gefreiter Geburtsdatum:01.03.1917 Geburtsort:Painten Todes-/Vermisstendatum:19.08.1940 - 20.08.1940 Todes-/Vermisstenort:Biskaya, Höhe d.Ortes Pasajes

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