November 2., 1940 - Ju 88 A-1
 

On November 2., 940 Ju 88 A-1 - Serial 4159 crashed near New Barn Farm, Southfleet, Kent after it was hit by Anti Aircraft. The aircraft belonged to 5./KG 76. Any Information about the Crew (names, fate etc?) - Thanks for your all help

Uwe Benkel
Arbeitsgruppe Vermisstenforschung

Re: November 2., 1940 - Ju 88 A-1
 

Hi Uwe,

At last I might be able to help you with the little information I have regarding this crash. Hopefully others can contribute more!

Date: 2nd November 1940
Time: 19.30 hours.
Unit: 5 Staffel./Kampfgeschwader 76
Type: Junkers Ju 88A-1
Werke/Nr.4159
Code: F1 + DN
Location: New Barn Farm, South Fleet, Kent, England.

Pilot:
Observer:
Radio/Op:
Flt/Eng:

REASON FOR LOSS:
Aircraft hit by AA fire, dived into the ground and exploded. The explosion was probably caused by its own bombs and wreckage was spread over a wide area. Markings: Manufacturer not known but aileron has a plate showing Dornier Werke, works no.4159, acceptance date February 1940.

Ofw Oswald Grunke +. CC 9/24.
Ofw Albert Vogl +. CC 9/24.
Uffz Martin Biller +. CC 9/24.

Kind regards,

Melvin

www.aircrewremembrancesociety.co.uk