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Joe Potter

19th August 2005 21:03

Ofw Franz Rueckel & Fw Heinz Weiss, 28.07.44, Normandy?

I have a copy of an RAF report (AIR2/8738, 68,) that these two men were killed North East of Staint Lo on 28.07.44, can anyone help with their unit and aircraft please.
Thanks in Advance.
Joe.

Chris Goss

19th August 2005 23:17

Re: Ofw Franz Rueckel & Fw Heinz Weiss, 28.07.44, Normandy?

Do 217 K-1, 4418, U5+BH of 1/KG 2. Onlt Hans Peters-+, Ofw Willi Stuewe returned wounded were the other 2

Melvin Brownless

20th August 2005 00:26

Re: Ofw Franz Rueckel & Fw Heinz Weiss, 28.07.44, Normandy?

Hi Joe and Chris,

A little more from Ulf Balke's KG2 history:

Pilot Oblt Hans Peters +, Observer Obfw Willi Stüwe (wounded), Gunner Fw Heinz Weiss (missing) all awarded the German Cross in Gold. Radio/Op Franz Rückel +. Sorry Joe I do not have a WASt report for this one!

Regards,

Melvin.

Joe Potter

20th August 2005 10:13

Re: Ofw Franz Rueckel & Fw Heinz Weiss, 28.07.44, Normandy?

Thanks to Chris & Melvin.

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