Information concerning the loss of Feldwebel Franz Reinfelder - bomber crew - killed 26.05.43
 

Hi,

Can anyone provide information on the unit and loss of Feldwebel Franz Reinfelder who was part of a bomber crew who was killed on the 26th May 1943 over the South.

Thanks

Rick

Re: Information concerning the loss of Feldwebel Franz Reinfelder - bomber crew - killed 26.05.43
 

1943-05-26, 9./KG 54, Boden, Fl.Pl. Piacenza
B.P. Fw Reinfelder, Franz, +
B.P. Uffz Schmidt, Karl-Heinz, +
Von startendem Flugzeug erfaßt.

Matti

Re: Information concerning the loss of Feldwebel Franz Reinfelder - bomber crew - killed 26.05.43
 

Accoring to Radtke, who gives the wrong date 26th of April, they crossed the runway in the dark and were hit by a Ju 88.

Re: Information concerning the loss of Feldwebel Franz Reinfelder - bomber crew - killed 26.05.43
 

Hi,

Can I confirm that they were hit by a plane while they were walking across the runway?

Rick

Re: Information concerning the loss of Feldwebel Franz Reinfelder - bomber crew - killed 26.05.43
 

Hi,

Can I confirm that they were hit by a plane while they were walking across the runway?

Rick

Re: Information concerning the loss of Feldwebel Franz Reinfelder - bomber crew - killed 26.05.43
 

Yes, according to Radtke page 178 & 311 but he gives the date of 26th of April.