JU88 losses 29.1.42
 

Evening, could anybody help with details from the GQM loss records,
for 29.1.42.

Looking for 2x JU88A-4 a/c lost from 5/KG76 at Yuhnov, Russia.
F1+EN, F1+LN. Particularly require W.Nr, also crew names if recorded.
I have no details regarding casualties.

Best regs,
Steve.

Re: JU88 losses 29.1.42
 

Nobody got anything on these two losses?

Rgs,
Steve.

Re: JU88 losses 29.1.42
 

Report dated 30-1-42 shows Ju88A4 F1+EN 2006 4/KG76 Ff Uffz Hans-Martin Swazinna, B Ogef Franz Heizinger, Bf Uffz Fritz Schwarz, Bs Ogef Erwin Fakubama all missing. A later report shows the B and Bf as Returned to Unit. N.B. the surnames of the Ff and Bs have been changed in ink and I cannot make them out very well.
Ju88A4 F1+LN 8599 4/KG76 Ff Ltn Hans Stieg, B Uffz Hans Beck, Bf Gef Fritz Pilz, Bs Gef Johann Hammersbacher all missing. A later report shows crew as Returned to Unit but with the Bs wounded/injured.
The cause of the loss of both aircraft is shown as Unknown, the crew of Ltn. Schomacher 4/KG76 is also shown as missing with what looks like a change to all wounded.

Regards

Brian Bines

Re: JU88 losses 29.1.42
 

Absolutely fantastic Brian,
im very grateful for your help.
Been trying to nail these two for a while now!

Best regs,
Steve.

Re: JU88 losses 29.1.42
 

Brian, despite being in 5th staffel markings, is this a typo on the records,
or were they presumedly ' borrowed ' to the 4/KG76?

Best regs,
Steve.

Re: JU88 losses 29.1.42
 

Steve unless it was a typo I assume crews of 4th Staffel, it was also repeated in the later record showing RTU's

Brian

Re: JU88 losses 29.1.42
 

Many thanks Brian.

Best regs,
Steve.