Luftwaffe casualty 1943
 

Hi was wondering if anyone could help me with this Luftwaffe pilot who was killed in action on December 1943.

His name was FW Wolfgang Bernhardt, believe was a bomber pilot.

Thanks in advance

Re: Luftwaffe casualty 1943
 

The only one listed in the Volksbund with that name and year is Unteroffizier Wolfgang Bernhardt (Born 29th Nov 1920 in Berlin) and killed on 9th July 1943 as a Beobachter (Observer) in a Do-217K-1 (Wn.4510 U5+FP) of 6.KG-2.
The aircraft crashed at Bicknor Court Farm in Kent. Crashed while on a raid to London, believed to have collided with a Mosquito night fighter that also crashed at the same time.
All crews were killed. Bernhardt is buried at Cannock Chase.

(Sources: Luftwaffe Crash Archive & Volksbund Database)

Re: Luftwaffe casualty 1943
 

That's great, thank you,
His death card had December 1943, but am sure that's him.
Kind regards
Ben

Re: Luftwaffe casualty 1943
 

Hi Ben,

As Luftwaffe researcher for the Aircrew Remembrance Society I can send you the following from our archive of growing UK Luftwaffe losses, have also attached grave photo. Is there a chance of a descent scan of your Sterbebild?
Would like to add to our website with full credits to you if possible.

Kind regards

Melvin (Aircrew Remembrance Society)

Re: Luftwaffe casualty 1943
 

Surely the rank is wrong & the gap between July & December is a bit suspect? Also he was not a pilot

Re: Luftwaffe casualty 1943
 

Thank you, he may have been listed missing.
Regards
Ben

Re: Luftwaffe casualty 1943
 

Thanks Melvin, a lot of information. Shall get the card copied for you.
Kind regards
Ben

Re: Luftwaffe casualty 1943
 

See attached photo of card

Re: Luftwaffe casualty 1943
 

Ben: No attachment and surely the date of him missing would have been July not December?

Re: Luftwaffe casualty 1943
 

Hi Ben, There is no image as Chris says?

Regards & thanks

Melvin