November 10,1942 - II/JG-53 - Ofw. Herbert Rollwage
 

On November 10,1942 Ofw Herbert Rollwage, 5./JG-53 while flying Bf-109G-2 , WN 10500, made a belly landing at Koufonisia, Crete after "Luftkampf".
The Bf109G incurred 30% and Ofw. Rollwage was lightly wounded.

I can find no corresponding RAF claims against a Bf109 on this date?

Any speculations on what air combat Ofw Rollwage was involved in?

Re: November 10,1942 - II/JG-53 - Ofw. Herbert Rollwage
 

Hi,

No answer, but more details on this mission from a X. Fliegerkorps report: seven Bf 109s of 5./J.G. 53 scrambled from Kastelli against aircraft in the Heraklion direction. Hits were claimed on British aircraft (not sure if singular or plural). One aircraft force-landed at Koufonisia.

Cheers,
Andrew A.
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