Luftbeobachterstaffel 3, Ju88 expert sought
Hello
Trying to figure out which Ju88C-6's were with the Luftbeobachterstaffel 3 at Venlo, I came across an old thread about the alleged Ju88 crash near Nederweert (NL) which actually must have been downed near Niederwerth (Germany). This particular Ju88 C-6 had Werkenummer 750461 but I can't check whether this is a genuine serial for this type nor its Stammkennzeichen… (where is that reference work ? :D) Perhaps someone has the answer(s) ? Most appreciated ! Warm greetings from Venlo, the Netherlands, Marcel |
Re: Luftbeobachterstaffel 3, Ju88 expert sought
On 1 Dec 43, 2./ZG 1 lost a C-6 750418 on such a mission, crashing near Pesch
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Re: Luftbeobachterstaffel 3, Ju88 expert sought
Hello Chris,
Many thanks for your informative answer, the chance that 750461 was a genuine Werkenummer for a Ju88C-6 has increased significantly. The general picture about these interesting units becomes gradually better and better. Best regards and again thank you ! Marcel |
Re: Luftbeobachterstaffel 3, Ju88 expert sought
There are loads of Wnr in that 750xxx range that are ALL C-6's.....so no doubt that Werknummer is valid and correct and that this is a Ju 88C-6. To the crash location......well.....we have no explanation for the Niederwerth/Holl. on the VLM....
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Re: Luftbeobachterstaffel 3, Ju88 expert sought
Hello Marcel,
here are some examples of Ju 88 C-6 losses and damages listed in the Gen.Qu. loss returns : 750345 5./NJG 3 13.12.43 100% 750371 4./NJG 3 13.12.43 30% 750377 I./ZG 1 1.12.43 100% 750379 II./NJG 2 10.12.43 40% 750400 II./NJG 2 26.11.43 20% 750401 6./NJG 2 16.12.43 100% 750413 I./ZG 1 1.12.43 100% 750435 4./NJG 3 13.12.43 100% 750437 I./ZG 1 12.12.43 100% 750455 I./NJG 2 26.11.43 100% 750460 5./NJG 2 20.12.43 100% 750462 II./NJG 2 3.12.43 100% 750471 I./NJG 3 16.12.43 50% 750591 7./ZG 1 21.12.43 35% 750592 I./ZG 1 1.12.43 100% 750630 I./ZG 1 12.12.43 100% 750701 I./NJG 2 16.12.43 100% 750820 I./ZG 1 12.12.43 100% 750906 I./NJG 3 2.12.43 30% 750928 I./NJG 2 4.12.43 100% 750929 I./NJG 2 13.12.43 100% 750932 I./NJG 2 16.12.43 45% 750957 I./ZG 1 1.12.43 100% Regards Leo |
Re: Luftbeobachterstaffel 3, Ju88 expert sought
Dear John, dear Leo,
Thank you both for the affirmative information about this Ju88 (Wnr.750461). I have made databases with Werkenummer from Bf110, Do215, Me163, He219 and some other types but not the Ju88 so far, so I am quite a novice. Leo's list shows another interesting detail: that 750460 and 750462 were on the inventory of the II./NJG 2, a unit of which is known to have delivered other aircraft to Luftbeobachterstaffel 3 too. There might have been a link as well between 750461 and II./NJG 2 as well. Again many thanks for your valuable additions! Have a good weekend, Marcel |
Re: Luftbeobachterstaffel 3, Ju88 expert sought
Yes, Ju 88 C-6 750461 is in genuine W.Nr. range, and apprently did survive this forced landing, later going to I/NJG 1 (or IV possibly)
Note, add space between Ju and 88 and C-6, per "RLM standard". https://wikivisually.com/wiki/RLM_ai...gnation_system |
Re: Luftbeobachterstaffel 3, Ju88 expert sought
Marcel,
Still am interested why you believe this a/c did not crash near Nederweert. The indication on the VLM is clear with Holl. and if this a/c made a bellylanding near Niederwerth in Germany this wouold have been clearly explained on the VLM i.m.h.o. Furthermore, Luft.Beob.St 3 was stationed at Venlo which makes Nederweert more logical..... J. |
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Well, many in 750xxx and 751xxx were Ju 88 R-2 but I guess thats just for us others to know. |
Re: Luftbeobachterstaffel 3, Ju88 expert sought
Hello John,
I can assure you that I haven't made my mind up yet about the correct crash location of Niemann's Ju88: 1. I fully agree that the NVM info is a strong (and likely conclusive) source: 'Niederwerth' in combination with '/Holl.' is phonetically pointing to Nederweert/Holland. 2. Niemann's date/place of death is given as 1th March 1943 at Dormagen near Cologne, several days after his crash. Niemann could have been moved to a Luftwaffe hospital at Dormagen (there was actually a Reserve Luftwaffe Lazarett there), but when he was so badly wounded, then it would have been easier/faster to bring him to 'nearby' dutch hospitals. I highly respect your expertise on Luftwaffe losses but I hope that you agree that the statement that a loss of a Venlo based unit is likely to be in the wider region around Venlo is not a convincing argument (:-). The Luftbeobachterstaffeln had to 'shadow' British and American bombers wherever they went, so a loss could occur far from the main operating airfield of a Luftbeob.Staffel. Even the I./NJG 1 lost nightfighters as far as Celle (H.D.Frank), Magdeburg (M.Meurer), Mulbjerg/Denmark (Guth) etc. Do we have Dutch SGLO members in the area of Nederweert we could ask for help? Warm greetings from Venlo, Marcel |
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