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jmallard

12th October 2008 14:52

Luftwaffe's pilot identified near Marseilles

Hi

A skeleton burried in a small island near Marseilles (South of France) was identified as an article in the local newspaper "La Provence " reveal it.

The results of the DNA analysis : the mortal remains belong to PrinZ Alexis Fürst Zu Bentheim und Steinfurt, pilot of 2/JGr Süd shot down on december 2th 1943. He was 23 years old. He was probably burried by fishmen.

http://www.laprovence.com/articles/2...n.php#reaction

Tomislav Haramincic

12th October 2008 18:13

Re: Luftwaffe's pilot identified near Marseilles

Hello,

Nice to know that another missing pilot has been recovered. Here are his loss details:
Bf 109F-2 WNr.8085 02.12.43 2./JGr Süd FhjUffz. Prinz Alexis zu Bentheim-Steinfurt (MIA), combat with Bomber - Crashed, into the Sea near Marseille - 100% red 12+ (F-4)

regards,
Tomislav

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