Damaged/lost German fighter 1st September 1943
 

Dear researchers,

On 1st september 1943 a single engined fighter made a crashlanding in the Polder Beemster, North/West Holland. Up till now I haven´t been successful in identifying this aircraft. Damage may have been below 60% and therefor not registrated as a loss. No info about the pilot whether he was wounded or not.

The fighter may have been a Bf.109 of III/JG26 which was based at Schiphol at that time.

I realise this may be a difficult one, but perhaps somebody has a clue?

Kind regards,
Hans Nauta

Re: Damaged/lost German fighter 1st September 1943
 

Bf 109G-6, Wnr. 16428 of 9./JG 26 was reported with 30% damage at "Schiphol" due to pilot error.... maybe it bellylanded outside Schiphol?

Cheers,

John.

Re: Damaged/lost German fighter 1st September 1943
 

Hi John,

That's a quick reaction! It might be a possible candidate. Let's awaite if anything else turns up.

Groetjes,
Hans

Re: Damaged/lost German fighter 1st September 1943
 

Hello Hans,

See Prien, JG 1 & 11, page 608 -
9./JG 11 - Me 109G-6, w/nr 15610, Bedienungsfehler, Bauchlandung, Ort unbekannt, 60% Bruch.

Best wishes,
Rob

Re: Damaged/lost German fighter 1st September 1943
 

Hi Rob,

Thanks for your answer. However, JG11 wasn't based in Holland at that time if I'm right?

Best regards,
Hans

Re: Damaged/lost German fighter 1st September 1943
 

Hi Hans,

You are right - this unit was not stationed in Holland at that time --

Best wishes,
Rob