RNLI rescue Orkneys 1940
 

Hi guys

During the Battle of Britain an RNLI lifeboat rescued a German airman who had broken both legs following a bale out over the Orkneys.

Any information, please?

Cheers
Brian

Re: RNLI rescue Orkneys 1940
 

Brian, this is a little vague--no time line or other info? what's the source as that might help narrow it down.

Re: RNLI rescue Orkneys 1940
 

There may be something in Les Taylor's "Luftwaffe Over Scotland: A History of German Air Attacks on Scotland, 1939-45."

It's a while since I read it (borrowed from a friend) so I can't say for sure.

Re: RNLI rescue Orkneys 1940
 

Hi guys

As the RNLI made only a few rescues during 1940, I thought someone might have a list.

My information comes from a small book printed at the end of the war, called 'STORM ON THE WATERS: The story of the Life-Boat Service in the War.' It implies that 18, mainly British, airmen were rescued in 1940 by the Life-Boat Service (later to become the Royal National Lifeboat Instritution = RNLI). Therefore only a few German airmen were rescued.

I have a copy of 'Luftwaffe over Scotland' but it is out on loan!

Cheers
Brian

Re: RNLI rescue Orkneys 1940
 

Brian,

There was a Ju88 shot down by Hoy on 17-10-39 with a crewman baling out with a broken leg - Uffz Fritz Ambrosous Ju88A-1 4D+EK 2/KG30. Any possibility this could be your man,

Regards

Brian Bines

Re: RNLI rescue Orkneys 1940
 

Hi Brian

You could well be right!

Cheers
Brian