Re: Some questions re 15 September 1940 losses
 

Müller was a bit of a mystery-no K Report if I remember. Experienced pilot who had flown in Spain & then died in Germany in 1944

Re: Some questions re 15 September 1940 losses
 

Hello

Sorry to interfere in the discussion.

Muller(sure ? that he was the same guy of Spain?) having been taken prisoner on 15/09/40,under what circumstances did he die (18/06/44, source J.Prien)?

Regards
Michel

Re: Some questions re 15 September 1940 losses
 

He was known on the Staffel as Mollinero, something to do with his time with Legion Condor according to those I interviewed. I believe it was appendicitis according to the NVM

Re: Some questions re 15 September 1940 losses
 

Thanks for replies. I find it weird, that Muller would crash of Sheppey at the time he should land home. Either he got lost or entangled in a prolonged dog fight, but I do not see the evidence of the latter.
Matti S has Muller as repatriated to Germany for some reason, I believe. Molinero is miller or mueller in Spanish. Either nick or fake name from LC period.
Anyway, Iam looking for an aircraft chased from around Croydon-Maidstone-Tonbridge area for quite a few miles until it crashed. Walburger would match, but was he engaged in the area?

Re: Some questions re 15 September 1940 losses
 

Hi,

general orders for JG53 on 15.9.40:
1)first operation
escort for KG30 and subordinated II./KG76
2)second operation
fighter sweep over North Kent

Robert

Re: Some questions re 15 September 1940 losses
 

Thanks.
I understand that JG 27 had to cover I & III/KG 76, and other units to sweep SE England. The question is, if escort was flown by whole unit in a single formation or if each Gruppe or Staffel had a particular area to cover.
Aside, I have just realised, that Heitsch flew the Do 17 with a flame thrower. This may explain the reports of fire on board.