KGr 806 losses over Malta - May 1942
 

hi all,

I'm looking for more information (exact date, crew details, etc) for the following KGr 806 losses over Malta in May 1942:

- Ju 88 WNr 140156
- Ju 88 WNr 140166
- Ju 88 WNr 140181

Thanks in advance,
Rudi.

Re: KGr 806 losses over Malta 14.May 1942
 

Details, per request:

WNr.140156 - Prokesch, Uffz. Johannes (FF), 3./KGr. 806, M7+BL (gelbe B), 14-May-1942 KIA due to Luftkampf with Spitfire from 601 Sq. (Barnham). Bf & Bs also KIA, B POW. Reference: Ob.Bhf.Süd/Mittelmeer Gen.Qu.6.Abt. (mfm #6)-Vol.9; Shores, Malta:The Spitfire Year, p.270, Location: bei Hal Far. crew: B Ogefr. Herbert Burger, Bf Ogefr. Hermann Köster & Bs Ogefr. Ferdinand Lechner

WNr.140166 - Schwerdt, Fw. Günther (FF), 1./KGr. 806, M7+CH (weiße C), 14-May-1942, KIA with crew due to Luftkampf with Spitfires from 601 Sq. (Barnham & Ingram), Crew MIA. Loation: "bei Malta" per loss report. Reference: Ob.Bhf.Süd/Mittelmeer Gen.Qu.6.Abt. (mfm #6)-Vol.9; Shores, Malta:The Spitfire Year, p.269, Location: Takali, crew: B Gefr. Rudolf Hertzler, Bf Fw. Paul Stahl & Bs Uffz. Johannes Meinel

WNr.140181, Braun, Hptm. Emil (FF), 1./KGr. 806, M7+FH (weiße F), 14-May-1942, Staffelkapitaen, MIA with crew due to Luftkampf with Spitfires from 249 Sq. (P/O Linton & Sgt. Hesslyn). Reference: Ob.Bhf.Süd/Mittelmeer Gen.Qu.6.Abt. (mfm #6)-Vol.9; Shores, Malta:The Spitfire Year, p.267; Location: bei Malta, crew: B Ogefr. Karl-Heinz Stadtmann, Bf Uffz. Otto Richter & Bs Ogefr. Rolf Hüppep?

Cheers, GRM

Re: KGr 806 losses over Malta - May 1942
 

Thank you very much, GR. That's exactly what I was looking for. very much appreciated.

Regards,
Rudi.