Bf109G (19201) 2.(F)/123 lost 4 September 1943
 

Hi guys

This particular loss has been mentioned previously, but can anyone add more?

The recce Bf109 ditched off the coast of Crete (distance unknown, pilot unknown) apparently due to 'engine trouble'. The pilot was rescued (by what means?) Time unknown.

On this same date, a Spitfire of 7SAAF failed to return after the pilot called Tally Ho! (1750) when about to engage a recce aircraft some 50+ miles from El Gamil (Egypt).

Might the two have engaged?

Cheers
Brian

Re: Bf109G (19201) 2.(F)/123 lost 4 September 1943
 

Hi.

Loss record:
http://www.aviationhistory.no/ref_db...?lossid=121192

Regards,
Andreas B

Re: Bf109G (19201) 2.(F)/123 lost 4 September 1943
 

Hi Brian,

There is no more than that in my papers

04.09.43 Bf 109-G 4, (4U+HK, W.Nr. 19201) 100%, Notlandung See südl. Kreta, Pilot von der Seenot gerettet


A happy new year


byron

Re: Bf109G (19201) 2.(F)/123 lost 4 September 1943
 

Thanks guys

So, we haven't ruled out the possibility that the two met.

Most interesting.

Cheers
Brian


PS: Byron, has your book been published?

Re: Bf109G (19201) 2.(F)/123 lost 4 September 1943
 

Hello Brian,

Yes, almost two months ago.

Re: Bf109G (19201) 2.(F)/123 lost 4 September 1943
 

Hi Brian,

There is no more than that in my papers

04.09.43 Bf 109-G 4, (4U+HK, W.Nr. 19201) 100%, Notlandung See südl. Kreta, Pilot von der Seenot gerettet
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Thanks for the detail. What is the source of the KZ?

THX

Re: Bf109G (19201) 2.(F)/123 lost 4 September 1943
 

John,

I`m working on it

Byron

Re: Bf109G (19201) 2.(F)/123 lost 4 September 1943
 

Hi John

Excuse my ignorance, but what is the KZ?

Cheers
Brian

Re: Bf109G (19201) 2.(F)/123 lost 4 September 1943
 

Brian,

i believe John meant KZ = Kennzeichen in this case as for a/c code 4U+HK...

y/f
Norbert

Re: Bf109G (19201) 2.(F)/123 lost 4 September 1943
 

John

I examined Charles Aubusson`s publication "Les yeux de Kesselring", didn`t found the KZ there. In case of it`s absence in the lists of Quartiermeister 6, i can`t remember where else i could find it. Sorry.

byron