KG 53 Sept. 15, 1940
 

Good evening.

On the above date a He 111 was shot down over England.
It was an He 111 H with Wnr. 3140 and the code A1 + DA.
I have found it in here and in my books, but have not been able to establish who was "sitting in what seat", pilot, Beob. Bordf. etc etc.
Help wanted please!
Fw. Michael Ciomber
Fw. Arnold Benz
Fw. Alois Schweiger
Uffz. Heinrich Meyer
Uffz. Georg Geiger

Thank you in advance,

Christian

Re: KG 53 Sept. 15, 1940
 

15 September 1940 Stabsstaffel KG53 Heinkel He111H-2 (3140). Shot down by fighters during attack on Becton Gasworks and crashed and exploded attempting a belly-landing in the shell-filling area of Woolwich Arsenal, near Tripcock Pier, 2.50 p.m. Possibly that claimed by Sgt B. Furst of No.310 Squadron but possibly also that attacked by F/O B.D. Russell of No.1 (RCAF) Squadron. BF Fw Arnold Benz, BO Fw Alois Schweiger, FF Uffz Heinrich Meyer, and BS Uffz Georg Geiger all killed, BM Fw Michael Ciomber believed baled out, captured badly wounded - admitted to the Royal Herbert Hospital. Aircraft A1+DA 100% write-off.
Due to the severity of his injuries, Michael Ciomber was amongst prisoners repatriated to Germany in June 1944 via the International Red Cross. Undercarriage leg and tyre, together with large section of fuselage incorporating ventral gondola, plus oxygen bottles and MG15, unearthed during development work, donated to the Hawkinge Aeronautical Trust in 1986.

Re: KG 53 Sept. 15, 1940
 

Also on this day (along with several other losses for KG53) was:
Stab II/KG53.
Heinkel He111H (6843). Sortie to London docks, hit by AA fire and attacked by fighters and crashed at Peasridge Farm, Frittenden, nr Stapleburst, Kent, 4.00pm. Fw. Andreas Grassl (Bs) killed. Major M. Gruber, Oblt. H. Schierning, Uffz. E. Schilling, Oberfw. G. Schmidt, Fw. M. Nagl baled out and captured. Aircraft A1+GM a write-off.

Can anyway let me know first names and crew positions please?

Re: KG 53 Sept. 15, 1940
 

Hi srob48, these are the names and functions.

FF. Ofw.Gunther Schmidt,
Bo.Oblt.Hans-Peter Schierning,
Bo.Mjr. Max Gruber,
Bf.Fw.Max Nagl,
Bm.Uffz.Eugen Schilling,
Bs.Fw. Andreas Grassl.

Best regs,
Steve.

Re: KG 53 Sept. 15, 1940
 

Could anybody help with another loss I have for KG53, I have scant details for this one.

25.9.40 He111H-2 A1+HR W.Nr.5307 Apparently lost following bombing sortie over England. Fate of crew I have as unknown!

Best regs,
Steve.

Re: KG 53 Sept. 15, 1940
 

Thank you Steve, much appreciated.

Re: KG 53 Sept. 15, 1940
 

srob48 and Sreve S

Please post "other" comments about different a/c and crew in a new thread. You will likely get better responses.

Re: KG 53 Sept. 15, 1940
 

No problem John, sorry.
Best regs,
Steve.

Re: KG 53 Sept. 15, 1940
 

Sorry the delayed thank you gentlemen. It is highly appreciated!

Cheers,

Christian