AR96 crash in March 1944 near Tarbes Pau
 

Hi guys,

I am sure of the following:

- an Arado 96 crashed in March 1944 in the Benejacq Forest (between Tarbes and Pau, south west of France). I have remains of this aircraft;

- it was either on March 6 or on March 10, 1944 (local witness memories)

- there is definitely one Ar96 that went missing on March 6 (1944-03-06, 2./JG 101, Ar 96B-3, 964379, 22 weiße, Pontacq, 7 km westlich Ossun und 24 km südöstlich Pau,. Bruch 100 %.
Flugschüler Ofhr Wesser, Hans, tot) see my previous thread: (http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showth...t=27053&page=4)

so, my question is: is there an Arado96 missing on March 10, 1944 in this area ??

Thanks and best regards;

GC

Re: AR96 crash in March 1944 near Tarbes Pau
 

Looking at the Avions artcle for the Luft. training losses in France (Jan to March 1944) it shows the loss of Ofhr.Wesser on the 6th March. For March the 10th there is a D520 no.584 90% at Pau with Uffz. Hans Gerick safe, and the only Ar 96 shown is at piste de Nancy - Ar 96B-3 4430 Gef. Heinz Oberlander tue,

Hope this helps

BrianBines

Re: AR96 crash in March 1944 near Tarbes Pau
 

your quick and precise answer is very much appreciated, Brian.

All best

GC

Re: AR96 crash in March 1944 near Tarbes Pau
 

Hello,

I have Gefr Heinz OBERLÄNDER from I/JG 107 lost 100% pilot's error. Stkz was RI+ED.

Regards.

Eric

Re: AR96 crash in March 1944 near Tarbes Pau
 

Thanks Eric,

do you have the date and place, please ?

GC

Re: AR96 crash in March 1944 near Tarbes Pau
 

bei Nancy per the Gen.Qu. Schulen losses.

Re: AR96 crash in March 1944 near Tarbes Pau
 

thanks Jim and Eric.

Thus, things get clear and there is no more doubt;

GC