LUIGI GORRINI
 

Hi guys

I did post this earlier, but no comment:

"I have been reading the Luigi Gorrini interview on Official I C Company Forum, in which he recalls an incident that occurred in late 1941 when his wingman accidentally shot down a German aircraft approaching Argostoli."

Any further information, please?

Cheers
Brian

Re: LUIGI GORRINI
 

Hi guys

An update:

It now appears that Gorrini did not shoot down the German aircraft (possibly a Ju52) but his wingman did!

Presumably 85Squadriglia/18Gruppo G.50 or Mc200.

Any ideas?

Cheers
Brian

Re: LUIGI GORRINI
 

Brian ,

Luft QMs returns of 4-1-42 has that on 15-12-41 a Ju52 of KGrzbv 400 was shot down into the sea off the Greek coast , probaly by an Italian fighter. Crew of Uffz Zarbock missing to dead, perhaps there is more info. to tie this to the one you are looking for,

Regards

Brian Bines

Re: LUIGI GORRINI
 

Thanks Brian

I'm sure that's the one.

Perhaps Matti can confirm crew details?

Cheers
Brian

Re: LUIGI GORRINI
 

Brian the fuller details that I can make out are Ju52 7252 Ga+WX of 2/KGr.zbv 400 lost on Feindflug probaly to an Italian fighter - Ff Uffz. Otto Zarbock, Bf Gef. Wilhelm Rikermann, Bm Uffz.Herbert Glasner (umlaut over a), Bs Gef. Karl Junghofer (umlaut over o) all missing. Change note dated 5-2-43 then has crew of Uffz. Zarbock 'gefallen'. Perhaps Matti can supply more from his NVMs,

Regards

Brian Bines