Identity of missing airman?
 

Hi,

I bought a portrait photo of a Luftwaffe flier with an inscription on the back.

It states he was lost on the 23rd November 1940.

His first name is Theo. I cannot make out his surname although it clearly starts with an A. I could not find him on the Fold 3 site.

Was he lost over England at that time?

Many thanks

Rick

Re: Identity of missing airman?
 

Hi Rick
It seems to be
BS: Gefr Theo Appel vm (Ju 88/4D+CN, 5/KG 30)
Appel is missing but was later legally pronounced dead.

best wishes
JoMe

Re: Identity of missing airman?
 

Hi JoMe,

Now you say it is Appel - it becomes obvious to read.

Was he on a mission to England?

Many thanks

Rick

Re: Identity of missing airman?
 

Hi Rick

Yes, thats what I have:
23.11.1940
II(5)/KG 30
Ziel: Humbermündung/GB - unbek. Ort (unknown location)
Ju 88 A-1 / 3125 / 4D + CN
FF/unbek. Ursache (unknown cause)
FF: Fw Georg Hoffmann vm
BF: Uffz Willi Schupke vm (+)
BS: Uffz Georg Gross vm
BS: Gefr Theo Appel vm (+)

best wishes
JoMe

Re: Identity of missing airman?
 

Many thanks JoMe for your information.

Have a good day.