Crew 3./Aufkl.Gru. 33
 

While on a sortie to Catania harbour on 24.05.1944 the port engine of Ju 188 (8H+EL) was hit by anti-aircraftfire, putting it out of action. The crew faced a single-engined over-water flight to Kalamaki.

The crew was"

? Werner Höchst, ? Ju 188 (8H+EL) with BO. Uffz. Erwin Gruber, ? Werner Beier, ? Günter Mantel


What was the function of Höchst, Beier and Mantel?

Re: Crew 3./Aufkl.Gru. 33
 

Hi Byron,

I have the full story and photos relating to this incident and will send you an email shortly.

Regards
Dave

Re: Crew 3./Aufkl.Gru. 33
 

Thanks Dave,

it must be an interesting adventure