BF-109 Emil crash
 

Hi, folks, good morning.
Sorry for my poor english.
I Still Making a kit from a bf-109 crashed after envolved in combat over Hirson/France in may of 1940. He has landed close to Liége, belgium.
This plane has piloted by Ltn. Fritz Keller.
I have a picture.
http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...25272847_n.jpg
I don´t known the realy reason of the forced landing. Anybody can help me with any information about this?

tks a lot.

Re: BF-109 Emil crash
 

alefcaef,

According to the EoE Luft Loss DB for May 23, 1940:

2./JG27 Messerschmitt Bf109E-3. Believed damaged in combat No. 253 Squadron Hurricanes near Merville and forced-landed near Hirson attempting to reach Guise 2.15 p.m. Possibly that claimed by F/Lt Clouston. FF Leutnant Fritz Keller unhurt. Aircraft Black 4 + 30% damaged but repairable.
Regards,

Larry Hickey,

EoE Project Coordinator

Re: BF-109 Emil crash
 

Tks, Larry. Maybe you have other picture of this crash?
Tks

Re: BF-109 Emil crash
 

alefcaef,
Here is the other side of her!