Dakota KG653, 24 Sep 44
 

The above became lost flying from Pershore to Elmas and was shot down by Hptm Julius Meimberg of II/JG 53 crashing at Nackterhof, Neuleiningen. The crew was Flt Lt R Korner, Plt Off L A Veary and Sgt G Beckoff but up to 20 passengers (all Canadians?) were killed. Can anyone confirm how many were killed and the Dakota's unit which I have noted as 1 Ferry Unit. I also have a note that the American serial was 41-14370?

Re: Dakota KG653, 24 Sep 44
 

Chris,

It appears that the loss of KG653 was (also) discussed on
http://www.rafcommands.com/forum/sho...ept-24-44-C-47

A total of 17 (Canadian) passengers is mentioned.


Regards,

Leendert

Re: Dakota KG653, 24 Sep 44
 

Thanks for this-all helps considerably!

Re: Dakota KG653, 24 Sep 44
 

Good evening Chris !

Some facts about the a/c.

C-47-A-25-DK, C/No. 13470
USAAF-s/n 42-93546
new allocation KG653 to RAF in Montreal June 6th, 1944

a/c was missing September 24th 1944, while on delivery flight to M East

Hope this helps !

Horst Weber

Re: Dakota KG653, 24 Sep 44
 

Hello Chris,

You can find what I found about this loss on the crashplace database, date 24 September 1944 (http://www.crashplace.de/output.php).

All 23 casualties listed, with sources used.

Best regards

Re: Dakota KG653, 24 Sep 44
 

Thanks Laurent