Information concerning the loss of Feld. Karl Strobel - 05.09.1940
 

Hi,



Can anyone provide details on the loss of Feldwebel Karl Strobel who was killed as a member of a bomber squadron on the 5th Spetember 1940.?

Thanks

Rick

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Re: Information concerning the loss of Feld. Karl Strobel - 05.09.1940
 

1940-09-05, 7./KG 53, He 111H, Jägerbeschuß. Bruch ? %.
Bordfunker Uffz Schnerr, Kurt, verletzt
Bordmechaniker Fw Strobel, Karl, +
Bordschütze Gefr Pufe, Kurt, verletzt

Feindflug

Matti

Re: Information concerning the loss of Feld. Karl Strobel - 05.09.1940
 

Hi Matti,

Was this an operational sortie and over England?

Rick

Re: Information concerning the loss of Feld. Karl Strobel - 05.09.1940
 

Feindflug is a flight against enemy (operational flight). In September 1940 in the West only enemy was England.

Matti

Re: Information concerning the loss of Feld. Karl Strobel - 05.09.1940
 

Hello,

According to the EoE Luft Loss DB: "September 5, 1940: 7./KG53 Heinkel He111H. Returned damaged by fighters during sortie north-west of Southend. BM Fw Karl Strobel killed, BF Uffz Kurt Schnerr, and HS Gefr Kurt Pufe both slightly wounded - admitted to hospital in Lille, rest of crew unhurt. Aircraft damage state not recorded."

Regards,