Lt. H. Ertmann JG 1 on 10-07-1943
 

Gents,

Lt. H. Ertmann crashed his Fw 190 A-4, Wn. 55573 north of Woensdrecht on the 10th july 1943. Damage on the a/c was around 60%. Lt. Ertmann was wounded.
In the Kriegstagebuch of II/JG 1 there is nothing on Lt. Ertmann, nor on this loss.
Can anybody check the Kriegstagebuch of III/JG 1 for data on Lt. Ertmann.

I'm trying to find out if Lt. Ertmann was asigned to II/JG 1 or III/JG 1.

Tia.

Re: Lt. H. Ertmann JG 1 on 10-07-1943
 

Leutnant Horst Ertmann belonged to Stab II./JG 1. I am not aware of the existence of a KTB III./JG 1 nor of a VLm for the 10.07.1943 loss. His injuries must have been minor.

Regards,

John.

Re: Lt. H. Ertmann JG 1 on 10-07-1943
 

From the redoubtable Kracker archives , I find the following on this chap:


ERTMANN, Horst.

10.07.43 His Fw 190 A-4 crashed north of Woensdrecht Holland, cause and pilot disposition unknown (DeSwart).
25.07.43 His first known victory, a B-17 (HSS)
11.43 Stab II/JG 1
05.11.43 His 2nd victory , a B-17 (HSS) 8 km SE of Breskens.
13.11.43 His 3rd victory, a P-38.
26.11.43 His 4thvictory, a B-17 (HSS) on 26 November, 1943.
29.11.43 His 5th victory, a B-17 (HSS) into the sea NW of Borkum.
01.12.43 His 6th victory , a B-17.
12.44 6./JG 1 07.10.43 lost Fw 190A-4 Werk # 55573
(n.d.) Fw 190A-8 Werk# 173890 "Black 2 + -
26.12.44 Lt., KIA in his Fw 190 A-8 by Allied fighters while attempting to provide cover for the German Army in the Bastogne sector.



I hope that this helps!


DGS

Re: Lt. H. Ertmann JG 1 on 10-07-1943
 

Hello from Luxembourg,

I believe that Lt Ertmann crashed here near Eschdorf ,Luxembourg on the 26.12.1944. He was in a Dog Fight with the 362nd FG. It is existing a combat Film from a former pilot of the 362nd Mr Ralph SALLEE which shows this fight. Have you perhaps more details of Lt Ertmann as I know, he is still Missing in action from the 26.12.1944? We are still searching this case here in Luxembourg.

John DERNEDEN

Re: Lt. H. Ertmann JG 1 on 10-07-1943
 

Hello John,

What kind of info do you need?

John

Re: Lt. H. Ertmann JG 1 on 10-07-1943
 

Maybe 5573 is enought..

remi

Re: Lt. H. Ertmann JG 1 on 10-07-1943
 

John, John and Doug,
Thanks to all of you for your quick responses.
Much appriciated