Rudolf Wirtgen - 30 June 1944
 

Hello

While researching Leutnant Rudolf Wirtgen (14 victories, killed in action 6 October 1944), Staffelführer of 1./JG 2, I came across the information that he was shot down and wounded in aerial combat with Spitfire fighters south of St Andre on 30 June 1944. According to this source (the excellent Luftwaffe Officer Career Summaries by deZeng and Stankey) he was flying a Fw 190 A-6 on that occasion. Does anyone have additional loss list information regarding this incident such as Werknummer and tactical code? Many thanks.

Horrido!

Leo

Re: Rudolf Wirtgen - 30 June 1944
 

A-8, 172671

Rudolf Wirtgen - 30 June 1944
 

Hi Chris

That was quick! Thank you very much for your kind help. It is greatly appreciated indeed!

Horrido!

Leo

Re: Rudolf Wirtgen - 30 June 1944
 

FW 190A-6, 530932, Wirtgen, Uffz. Rudolf, , I., 1., JG 2, , , , , 29-Nov-43, Injured in Notlandung due to engine fire during transit flight., Engine trouble bei St. Dizier per loss. Transit flight should be non-combat (H), but conflicts with loss., Lfl.3/Eins.Westen, Gen.Qu.6.Abt. (mfm #12)-Vol.24; Prien, et al, Die Jagdfliegerverbände, X.4, p.453; Ring, JG 2 loss list, p.18, , 30km südöstlich Châlons sur Marne, 100%, F, , ,

FW 190A-8, 172671, Wirtgen, Ltn. Rudolf, , I., 1., JG 2, , , , , 30-Jun-44, Stfhr. WIA due to Luftkampf with Spitfires. FSA., , FR, Ring, JG 2 loss list, p.27; Frappé, La LW face au débarquement allié, p.20, 319, , südlich St. Andre, 100%, F, , ,

FW 190A-8, 171572, Wirtgen, Ltn. Rudolf, , I., 1., JG 2, weiße, 4 +, , , 06-Oct-44, Stfhr. MIA after Luftkampf with 8 Spitfires., , RLV, WASt; Ring, JG 2 loss list, p.32, , s'Hertogenbosch, 100%, F, , ,

Rudolf Wirtgen - 30 June 1944
 

Hi Jim

Many thanks for posting the additional details. He had an interesting career being successful over Italy and Normandy in 1944 so it is nice to know as much about him as possible. Your help is much appreciated!

Horrido!

Leo

Re: Rudolf Wirtgen - 30 June 1944
 

Where is St. Andre located?

Re: Rudolf Wirtgen - 30 June 1944
 

St Andre De L'Eure (?) is SW of Evreux