Information concerning the loss of Uffz. Franz Borschel - killed 25.12.1943
 

Hi,

Can anyone provide information on the loss and unit of Uffz. Franz Borschel who was lost on the 25th December 1943? He was a fighter pilot lost over the West.

Many thanks

Rick

Re: Information concerning the loss of Uffz. Franz Borschel - killed 25.12.1943
 

Hello Rick!

5./JG 27
Collided with Bf 109 G-6 of Lt. Heinz-Jürgen Liepelt (KIA) near Erbenheim.

Herzliche Grüsse aus Oberschwaben,

Wolfgang

Re: Information concerning the loss of Uffz. Franz Borschel - killed 25.12.1943
 

Hello Rick,

some more details:

1. Verlustmeldungen Gen.Qu. from 29 December 1943, No. 20 and 21:

25.12. II./JG 27 Heimatverlust Ort: Nordostw. Erbenheim, Ursache: Zusammenstoß in der Luft
Bf 109 G-6 160102 100% Uffz Franz Börschel tot

25.12. II./JG 27 Heimatverlust Ort: Nordostw. Erbenheim, Ursache: Zusammenstoß in der Luft
Bf 109 G-6 160829 100% Lt Heinz Liepelt tot.

2. JFV Teil 10/III:

25.12.43 Stab II./JG 27 Lt Heinz-Jürgen Liepelt + Zusammenst0ß in der Luft, Übungseinsatz, Absturz nahe Flugplatz Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, 100%
Bf 109 G-6 160102 schwarze 5

25.12.43 5./JG 27 Uffz Franz Börschel + wie vor, 100%
Bf 109 G-6 160829 schwarze 10.

Regards
Leo

Re: Information concerning the loss of Uffz. Franz Borschel - killed 25.12.1943
 

Thanks guys.
Did he have any known victories?

Rick