Bf109E-4 Wnr 1531 4/JG53
 

Hello all

I'm looking for any info on Bf109E 1531, which was lost on October 28th 1940 at North Common, Chailey, Essex, I also have it listed as crashing at Towninge Farm. The pilot was FW Berg, who baled out.
I would especially like to know who shot him down or if any pictures of FW Berg exist anywhere.

Any info would be most helpful

Many thanks

Re: Bf109E-4 Wnr 1531 4/JG53
 

Hi, Attached copy of the RAF A.I.(k) Intelligence Report held at the National Archive, Kew, sorry no picture of pilot.

Regards,

Melvin

www.aircrewremembrancesociety.co.uk

Re: Bf109E-4 Wnr 1531 4/JG53
 

4./JG53 Messerschmitt Bf109E-4 (1531). Shot down during escort sortie for Bf109 Jabos attack on London and abandoned over Townings Farm, North Common, Chailey, near Haywards Heath, 4.45 p.m. Possibly one of those claimed by S/L R.R.S. Tuck of No.257 Squadron. FF Fw Alfred Berg baled out and captured unhurt landing at Roseland Farm, Plumpton. Aircraft White 3 + – 100% write-off.
Site excavated by the Wealden Aviation Archaeological Group in 1973. Remains of shattered Daimler-Benz DB 601 engine and propeller boss salvaged.

Re: Bf109E-4 Wnr 1531 4/JG53
 

I was in touch with Berg many years ago but he had little to say

Re: Bf109E-4 Wnr 1531 4/JG53
 

Thanks Guys for all your help, it's very interesting and thank you Melvin for attaching the intelligence report.
Its great to have such quick responses and information.

Best wishes
Jon..

Re: Bf109E-4 Wnr 1531 4/JG53
 

Your welcome Jon!

Regards,

Melvin

Re: Bf109E-4 Wnr 1531 4/JG53
 

Probably not of interest, but I have some photos taken during the excavation at the crash site of his Me 109 in 1973. An aileron mass-balance weight from his Me 109 stands on one of my book cases.