He 115 Loss against PQ 17
 

Apparently a 1./906 He 115 was lost sometime between 2/7/42 and 10/7/42 whilst flying a bombing mission against PQ 17. It's crew were rescued by Seenotbereichskommando IX(Kirkenes). If anybody could help my with the identity of the aircraft concerned (Vbkzn., Wnr.) and the date of its loss - perhaps even crew members - it would be much appreciated.

Further, if someone could tell me if the aircraft was somehow salvaged (if possible) that would be great!

Thanks in advance

Adam

Re: He 115 Loss against PQ 17
 

The aircraft concerned must be the one that was mentioned in the KTB for Seenotdienstführer 5 (Nord) for 06.07.1942 whic is as follows

"SN Bez. Kdo IX meldet mit F.S.v. 6.7.42
He 115 8L+HH der 1/406 [1/906] in Pl.Q 37 Ost 5572 notgelandet. Do 24 WNr 026 von Wartestellung auf o. a. PQ eingesetzt, nichts gefunden.
He 115 brauchte keine Hilfe, nahm ausserdem von Notlandeposition 2 amerikanische Schiffbrüchige mit.
It is clear that the aircraft got back without any assistance.

Re: He 115 Loss against PQ 17
 

On 2 Jul 42, Hptm Herbert Vater, St Kap of 1/406 was shot down in Wk Nr 2759 and picked up by Oblt zS Burmeister from same unit in K6+IH. I have 3 photos on this incident

Re: He 115 Loss against PQ 17
 

Thank you both for your responses, much appreciated.

Cheers!