56FG Fred Christensen´s claims checking
 

Good night!
I am working on some of Fred J Christensen´s ( 56th FG ace ) claims. I would like some help on the following claims ( need place and hour of combat, IF possible ):
11th February 1944 - He claimed one victory ( type ? )
20th February 1944 - He claimed one victory ( type ? )
27th June 1944 - He claimed one victory ( type ? )

07th July 1944: He claimed 6 Junkers Ju 52 landing on a German airbase. Any information about the place, time and unit involved on this combat? How many Junkers were shot down that day by 56th FG?

Many thanks
Adriano Baumgartner

Re: 56FG Fred Christensen´s claims checking
 

Adriano

Hope the following helps:

11th February 1944 - ME 109, South of Bierset, 11:30

20th February 1944 - DO 217 (shared with Stanley Morrill), A/F East of Steinhuder Lake, 13:45

27th June 1944 - ME 109, between Cambrai & Lens, 20:30

07th July 1944: - 6 JU 52's, Gardelegen A/F, 10:45. Total of 10 JU 52's claimed by 56FG on this date. 3 by Lt Billy J Edens and one by Capt Michael J Jackson.

Regards

Ashley

Re: 56FG Fred Christensen´s claims checking
 

Ashley,
Many thanks for the additional information on Christensen´s claims. I will check some DATA and try to identify them.
Do you have any clues about the Ju 52 unit?
Thanks again
Adriano

Re: 56FG Fred Christensen´s claims checking
 

Hello,

On the 11th February 44, I have at least 2 Bf 109 and 1 FW 190 destroyed (and identified) - from three different JG - in the area roughly situated between Spa - Marche en Famenne; thus east of Bierset (airport?).
The three pilot were killed including Major Franz BEYER, Grüppenkommandeur of IV./ JG 3.
Adriano, do you have the Pilot Encounter Report of this particular claim? Thanks in advance.
Best regards

ClinA-78