Hptm. Karl Michel, 3./JG 2
 

Does anybody have further informations about this pilot? I´m searching for any information about his loss at 09.09.1944 near Schotten (between Frankfurt and Kassel, Fw 190 A-8, WerkNr. 170 617). Are there any datas about the involved 8th USAAF-fighter units???

Regards, Heuser

Re: Hptm. Karl Michel, 3./JG 2
 

The loss list for JG 2 says he was KIA in a battle with 6-10 P-47s. Both the 78th and 356th USAAF FGs made Fw 190 claims that day. The 356th was still flying P-47s. I am not sure about the 78th. Their web site seems to have them flying both types at that time

Re: Hptm. Karl Michel, 3./JG 2
 

Thank you very much for your reply!
Today I had a very short meeting with a relative of Karl Michel. He tells me that Michel was shot down at landing. I know there was an airfield at Schotten, but I don´t have any further informations about it. Is it possible that parts of JG 2 were based on this airfield?

Best Regards,

Heuser

Re: Hptm. Karl Michel, 3./JG 2
 

M. Holm's Board says the unit was based at Mezhausen at that time. The loss report says it happened 30km NE of Bad Nauheim.

Re: Hptm. Karl Michel, 3./JG 2
 

Thank you, Schotten is 30 km NE of Bad Nauheim and 50 km NE of Merzhausen.
Regards, Heuser