1.(F)123 Staka Question
 

I am trying to ascertain the identity of the Hauptmann who held the position of Staka 1.(F)/Aufklärungsgruppe 123 during May-1944, as per the attached scan from a Wehrpass of that unit.

Any help will as always be gratefully received.

Regards Richard.

Re: 1.(F)123 Staka Question
 

Hi Richard,

I have been researching this unit for a number of years, could the signature be that of Hauptmann. Helmut Wippersteg (StKp) KIA 23.05.1944 (Mittemeer). Perhaps someone will know more?

Regards,

Melvin

www.aircrewremembrancesociety.com

Re: 1.(F)123 Staka Question
 

Hi Melvin

Thank you for your reply.

The signature certainly could be interpreted as that of Wippersteg.

I would be interested to see if anyone else can add anything else to this question?

Regards Richard.

1.(F)123 Staka Question
 

From the excellent Luftwaffe Officer Career Summeries provided by Doug & Larry:

WIPPERSTEG, Helmut. (DOB: 1913). 01.08.39 Oblt., in A./Fl.Ausb.Rgt. 31. 01.04.42 promo to Hptm. (n.d.) Hptm. in Stab/Aufkl.Gr. 122. 10.06.43 Hptm. in Offiziere z.b.V./Ob.d.L. (Sch.Etat), trf to 2.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 11. c.10.43 Hptm., appt Staka 1.(F)/Aufkl.Gr. 123 (to 05.44). †28.06.44.

Can anyone provide any details surronding his death? I am interested in particular in the details of the aircraft and crew.

Any details at all really will be very well received indeed.

Regards Richard.

Re: 1.(F)123 Staka Question
 

I have different date of death:

1944-05-23, 1.(F)/123, Ju 88T-1, 1533, 4U+NH, Bodenberührung. Bruch 100 %.
Flugzeugführer Ofhr Wehrstedt, Albert, +
Beobachter Hptm Wippersteg, Helmut, +
Bordfunker Fw Franz, Martin, +
Bordschütze Ogfr Uhrig, Horst, +

Can anyone add the exact location?

Matti

Re: 1.(F)123 Staka Question
 

Dear Gang,

no idea if this sheds some more light to that case. VdK gives the following details on it's homepage (whole crew buried at cemetary Costermano):

Helmut Wippersteg (DOB 17.7.1913) grave: Block 9 Grab 174


Albert Wehrstedt (DOB 28.4.1918) grave: Block 9 Grab 265


Martin Franz (DOB 5.9.1918) grave: Block 9 Grab 266


Horst Uhrig (DOB 26.9.1920) grave: Block 9 Grab 173


Costermano is located slightly NE of Garda/Italy.


Best Regards

Norbert

Re: 1.(F)123 Staka Question
 

Costermano seems to be the main Luftwaffe cemetery in Italy, so I don't think it offers a clue to the location of the crash (and I don't have anything on it either, sorry).

1.(F)123 Staka
 

Matti, Norbert & Nick, many thanks indeed for your help, it really is much appreciated indeed.

If anyone can add the location, that would also be very well received.

Regards Richard.