Beaufighter VIC JL726 LA-Z shot down by a fighter into North Sea off the Norwegian coast.
 

Can anyone please tell me anything about the circumstances of the loss of this aircraft and confirm the crew members. Who shot it down?

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What was the date?

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Hello,

See: http://www.rafcommands.com/forum/sho...1360&styleid=2

Col.

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Sorry, 12th April 1943 and with 235 Squadron.Details or sortie/crew/etc would be great.

Re: Beaufighter VIC JL726 LA-Z shot down by a fighter into North Sea off the Norwegian coast.
 

Beaufighters V, Z, A, L combat with Fw 190s and Bf 109s off Stavanger 1430 hrs; Z shot down. Claim by Lt Ludwig Schmidt of 2./JG 5 for a Hampden at 1436 hrs

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Thank you very much every one. Any chance of finding a photo of Ludwig Schmidt?

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Ask on the Luftwaffe Board

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Thank you Chris for all your hepl, I did post in the Luftwaffe section and an alternative pilot name was given, Unteroffizier Sommeregger from 1./JG 5.