Loss of Lothar von Janson, Kommodore ZG 1 on 10.3.44
 

Need any informations about the loss of Oberstleutnant Lothar von Janson, Kommodore Zerstörergeschwader 1, who was MIA on 10.03.44 over the Biscaya. Probably he was flying a Ju 88C-6. What happened to him and the crew, maybe shot down?

Lothar von Janson, born 1908 in Kiel, was formerly Kommandeur of I./JG 53 in 1939/40, but then I´ve no informations of his career. In 1943 he was appointed Kommodore of ZG 1 in Lorient/France.

Re: Loss of Lothar von Janson, Kommodore ZG 1 on 10.3.44
 

10-03-44, Stab./ZG 1, Ju 88 C-6, W.Nr. 750965, 100%, Did not return from combat mission.
Obstlt. Lothar von Janson (Commodore) P KiA
Uffz. Hans Schwarzrock Bf MiA
Uffz. Heinz Scholdei Bb MiA


Also, he participated in Span.Civ.War.

22-4-1937 Hptm. Lothar von Janson, 2.,J/88,Curtiss (I-15)

All I can help.

Re: Loss of Lothar von Janson, Kommodore ZG 1 on 10.3.44
 

The full story of exactly what happened is in my book 'Bloody Biscay'-he was a victim of 157 Sqn

Re: Loss of Lothar von Janson, Kommodore ZG 1 on 10.3.44
 

As to his career, born 10 Jul 08, entered service 1 Apr 28, JG 132 1 Aug 34 to 31 Mar 35, St Kap Fl Gr Schwerin to 11 Mar 36, St Kap I/165 to 31 Jul 36, RLM to 15 Nov 38, Gr Kdr I/JG 133 (I/JG 53) to 28 Jun 40, RLM to 14 Oct 40, Kriegsakadamie to 31 Jan 41, Stab Luftflotte Kdo 1 to 30 Apr 42, Stab 2 Flg Div to 4 Nov 43 then Gesch Komm ZG 1