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Leo Etgen

1st July 2020 07:40

Fahnenjunker-Oberfeldwebel Fritz Yung - 24 April 1944

Hello

Fahnenjunker-Oberfeldwebel Fritz Yung (11 victories) of 1./JG 301 was shot down and wounded in aerial combat with USAAF P-51 fighters near Markt Schwaben on 24 April 1944. Would anyone have additional information regarding this incident that put an end to his combat career?

Horrido!

Leo

uschu4711

26th July 2020 10:08

Re: Fahnenjunker-Oberfeldwebel Fritz Yung - 24 April 1944

Hello,

Fritz Yung was a half year in Lazarett he lost a lowerbone and burns to face and hands, after recovery he was till end of war flight instrutor with TA152 and Me109 , he flown till his age 88 activ

regards

Leo Etgen

26th July 2020 17:20

Fahnenjunker-Oberfeldwebel Fritz Yung - 24 April 1944

Hello

Many thanks for the additional details regarding the aftermath of this incident! I was able to come across this article about him: https://www.flugplatz-heidebuesum.de...reinsgruender/ Many thanks and please stay safe.

Horrido!

Leo

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